Title: What is the meaning of high WBC count without fever? - Quora
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What is the meaning of high WBC count without fever?
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High WBC (leukocytosis) is primarily due to inflammation (commonest due to infections); all cases may not have fever. White blood cells may also increase in parasitic infection, cancers, leukemia (no fever). This is the reason all lab reports have to be correlated with clinical history and findings. 11.8K views
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