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Should I Be Concerned For The Leukocytes At 59% With Low White Blood Cell Count?
My 73 yr old father had a cbc done which showed is leuckocytes @59% white blood cell count at 2.2 his platlet count at 72 and his mchc at 32.8. He had a bone marrow biopsy also no results yet. He also had a large boil in his arm pit. The gram stain test showed ecoli. Very concerned.
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Hi,
Thanks for asking.
Based on your query, my opinion is as follows.
1. Yes, its a matter of concern with low leukocyte count and infection.
2. Possibly, he has pancytopenia due to vit B12 deficiency.
3. Bone marrow biopsy will show megaloblastic change. Get a vit B12 assay done. Treatment involves diet rich in vit B12 like fish, egg, green leafy vegetables and also supplements.
Hope it helps.
Any further queries, happy to help again.
Thanks for asking.
Based on your query, my opinion is as follows.
1. Yes, its a matter of concern with low leukocyte count and infection.
2. Possibly, he has pancytopenia due to vit B12 deficiency.
3. Bone marrow biopsy will show megaloblastic change. Get a vit B12 assay done. Treatment involves diet rich in vit B12 like fish, egg, green leafy vegetables and also supplements.
Hope it helps.
Any further queries, happy to help again.
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