Is Low Monocyte Count While Receiving Treatment For Latent TB Normal?

Posted on Tue, 19 Jun 2018

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Question : My wife and I are receiving treatment for latent TB (Isoniazid and Rifapentine). After 9 weeks she has received her bloodwork back, and her monocyte count is low (90). She works around infectious diseases; is the reason to be alarmed?

Answered by Dr. Suresh Heijebu (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Repeat blood counts after 2 weeks

Detailed Answer:

Hello,

I have worked through your attached query in detail.

Nothing to worry about this count. It's common during tuberculosis treatment.

Working around infected zones can worsen this.

It's advisable to keep away from such zones.

Repeat blood counts after 2 weeks.

Post your further questions if any.
Thank you

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