How do you determine if low white blood cells count is serious?

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Dr Dhankecha Dineshbhai

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Normal range is usually between 4,000 and 11,000 per microliter of blood. A blood test that shows a WBC count of less than 4,000 per microliter could mean your body may not be able to fight infection the way it should.

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