MICROANATOMY

Detailed explanation-1: -A person may develop leukopenia due to the following conditions: autoimmune conditions, such as rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, and Sjögren’s. cancers, such as Hodgkin lymphoma, leukemia, and myelofibrosis. infection, such as influenza, HIV, and hepatitis.

Detailed explanation-2: -Leukocytosis, or high white blood cell count, can indicate a range of conditions, including infections, inflammation, injury and immune system disorders. A complete blood count (CBC) is usually performed to check for leukocytosis.

Detailed explanation-3: -Normal or not? Normally the total WBC count for an adult ranges from 5, 000 to 10, 000/mm 3. Leukocytosis (WBC > 10, 000/mm 3) can indicate infection, inflammation (possibly from allergies), tissue damage or burns, dehydration, thyroid storm, leukemia, stress, or steroid use.

Detailed explanation-4: -The fact that leukocytosis is associated with infection does not mean that the white blood cell count is a good test for infection, because many patients with infection have no leukocytosis, and many patients with leukocytosis have no infection.

Detailed explanation-5: -If you have too few WBCs, you have a condition known as leukopenia.