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What Causes Elevated WBC Count?
My Granddaughter is 3.5 and she had a kidney infection a few months ago. On Saturday evening, she spiked a temp and went to the Dr. on Sunday. She was given antibiotic and urine sample set for testing. Nothing grew but it showed elevated wbc...what could be the cause of this?
Mon, 29 Sep 2014
Hi,
Thanks for asking.
Based on your query, my opinion is as follows.
1. Possible infection responsible for elevated WBC count
2. As she is on antibiotics, once the infection is under control, the WBC count will reduce and return to normal within two weeks.
3. Based on Urine examination results, appropriate antibiotics will be started. Not to worry.
Hope it helps.
Any further queries, happy to help again.
Thanks for asking.
Based on your query, my opinion is as follows.
1. Possible infection responsible for elevated WBC count
2. As she is on antibiotics, once the infection is under control, the WBC count will reduce and return to normal within two weeks.
3. Based on Urine examination results, appropriate antibiotics will be started. Not to worry.
Hope it helps.
Any further queries, happy to help again.
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