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What Could Low WBC Count In An Infant Who Was Born Later Than Due Date Suggest?
Hi, may I answer your health queries right now ? Please type your query here...our grndchild was born yesterday and has been immediately put into the neo-natal unit because the white cell count is too low. He will not feed naturally. he was born two weeks late and had to be induced. what does this suggest?
Wed, 30 Nov 2016
A low white blood cell count in a newborn suggests infection. In medical terms it is called Neonatal sepsis. Inefction might be acquired intrauterine or during delivery process. A 5-7 days course of antibiotics will usually be needed.
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