<prompt> Which one of the following infections is characterized by an increased TLC with absolute lymphocytosis?DiphtheriaMeaslesMIPneumonia  <response>: Ans. b Measles Ref -.T. Singh 2nd148-9 Lymphocytosis is defined as more than 45 lymphocytes in the peripheral blood. Examples include: TB, brucellosis, syphilis CIL, NHL with spillover Infectious mononucleosis Mumps, measles, chicken pox Toxoplasmosis Viral infections Diphtheria, MI and pneumonia cause neutrophilia. 