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HomeHealth QueryCOMPLETE BLOOD COUNT (CBC)Can someone please explain if WBC (TLC) count rise...
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  • 29 Years
  • 15/09/2025

Can someone please explain if WBC (TLC) count rises only in bacterial infections, or can it also increase in viral infections?

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Dr. Dr Shaik Kalam

Dr Shaik Kalam

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  • MD (Physician)
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Yes, WBC (TLC) can rise in both viral and bacterial infections. In viral infections, lymphocytes usually increase. In bacterial infections, neutrophils rise. CBC helps distinguish the likely cause.

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