![]() ![]() Multiple myeloma (a type of blood cancer).Lymphocytic leukemia (a type of blood cancer).Infectious mononucleosis, or mono (viral infection that causes fever, sore throat, and swollen lymph glands).Infectious hepatitis (liver swelling and inflammation from bacteria or viruses) Widespread severe bacterial infection (sepsis)Īn increased percentage of lymphocytes may be due to:.Rheumatic fever (disease due to an infection with group A streptococcus bacteria)Ī decreased percentage of neutrophils may be due to:.Gout (type of arthritis due to uric acid buildup in the blood).Eclampsia (seizures or coma in a pregnant woman). ![]() It is important to realize that an abnormal increase in one type of white blood cell can cause a decrease in the percentage of other types of white blood cells.Īn increased percentage of neutrophils may be due to: High white blood cell counts may be due to inflammation, an immune response, or blood diseases such as leukemia. Abnormal or immature white blood cells may indicate leukemia or bone marrow invasion by cancer or infection. Any infection or acute stress increases your number of white blood cells. ![]()
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