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Does A Viral Infection Cause An Elevated Lymphocyte Count In Blood?

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Posted on Wed, 20 Jul 2016
Question: Had blood work done lymph 64.2% it's always elevated Doctor not concerned previous doctors looked for lymphoma leukemia had b0ne morrow done 10 years ago negative should I be concerned XXXXXXX m.
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Answered by Dr. Shailja Puri (27 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Viral infection could be the cause of elevated lymphocytes

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query on HealthcareMagic.
As you have mentioned that you are suffering from viral infection, the infection could be the cause of elevated lymphocytes currently.
It would be more informative if you could post the total leukocyte count and differential count.

Thanks and take care
Dr Shailja Puri
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Does A Viral Infection Cause An Elevated Lymphocyte Count In Blood?

Brief Answer: Viral infection could be the cause of elevated lymphocytes Detailed Answer: Hello, Thanks for posting your query on HealthcareMagic. As you have mentioned that you are suffering from viral infection, the infection could be the cause of elevated lymphocytes currently. It would be more informative if you could post the total leukocyte count and differential count. Thanks and take care Dr Shailja Puri