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What’s wbc in children? I was told it's high in my baby's body.
WBC means White Blood Cells. Increase in white blood cells may suggest an infection or even cancer of the blood if excessively high. The doctors know how to interpret the results alongside the Clinical condition of the child. Kindly avoid self-interpretation of the Laboratory tests... Always see your doctor. Results are not interpreted in isolation but with the Clinical presentation.
What is the cause of a high level of white blood cell in a baby of 5month old?
Dr. Dara Abiodun

Medical Doctor

Increase in White Blood Cell (WBC) may suggest an infection or even cancer of the blood if excessively high. The doctors know how to interpret the results alongside the Clinical condition of the child. Kindly avoid self interpretation of the Laboratory tests... Always see your doctor because results are not interpreted in isolation but with the Clinical presentation