Title: A High Number of Leukocytes | Healthfully
Headings: A High Number of Leukocytes
A High Number of Leukocytes
Is This an Emergency?
Causes of Leukocytosis
Neutrophils
Eosinophils
Monocytes and Basophils
Emergencies
Reviewed by: Tom Iarocci, M.D.

Content: Often eosinophilia can be linked to an allergic process or drug reaction. Other illnesses and some skin conditions may also be associated with high WBC counts do to eosinophilia. Monocytes and Basophils
Blood Cell Count & Infections
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High counts of monocytes are associated with certain infections such as: lupus,
certain malignancies
The blood cancers chronic myelomonocytic leukemia, monocytic leukemia, Hodgkin disease and other blood proliferative diseases may produce monocytosis. A high basophil count leading to leukocytosis is rare, but it can occur in chronic myelogenous leukemia. Emergencies
Leukocytosis greater than 30,000 indicates a bone marrow abnormality and requires immediate medical attention. Levels higher than 100,000--a medical emergency requiring an immediate hematology consult--can cause brain infarction, lack of blood to the brain or hemorrhage. Reviewed by: Tom Iarocci, M.D.
Leukocytosis greater than 30,000 indicates a bone marrow abnormality and requires immediate medical attention. Levels higher than 100,000--a medical emergency requiring an immediate hematology consult--can cause brain infarction, lack of blood to the brain or hemorrhage.