HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

question-icon

What Causes Elevated Leukocyte Count Along With Throat Pain And Greenish Phlegm?

default
Posted on Sat, 9 May 2015
Question: Hi I live in angola my leukocytes are 18.4 I have low fever throat pain and greenish fleghm. Malaria test dengue test all negative. What can be he cause of such high WBC?
doctor
Answered by Dr. Rakesh Madhyastha (2 hours later)
Brief Answer:
bacterial infection

Detailed Answer:
Hello

Thanks for the query

Raised wbc associated with fever and predominant neutrophils points towards a bacterial infection. One needs to find the cause of infection. Here is what you should get done apart from dengue and malaria

1. Send blood culture and widal test for typhoid
2. get chest x ray done
3. send urine routine

I would recommend you to start antibiotics of broad spectrum like augmentin three times a day so that this infection settles down. Seek help from a physician as soon as possible

I hope I was of help, if you have any further queries please get back to me

Regards
Note: Do you have more questions on diagnosis or treatment of blood disorders? Ask An Expert/ Specialist Now
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
doctor
Answered by
Dr.
Dr. Rakesh Madhyastha

Nephrologist

Practicing since :2009

Answered : 4364 Questions

Ask me a question
premium_optimized

The User accepted the expert's answer

Ask a Hematologist
Share on

Get personalised answers from verified doctor in minutes across 80+ specialties

159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM Blog Questions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction
People also viewed
backtotop2
What Causes Elevated Leukocyte Count Along With Throat Pain And Greenish Phlegm?

Brief Answer: bacterial infection Detailed Answer: Hello Thanks for the query Raised wbc associated with fever and predominant neutrophils points towards a bacterial infection. One needs to find the cause of infection. Here is what you should get done apart from dengue and malaria 1. Send blood culture and widal test for typhoid 2. get chest x ray done 3. send urine routine I would recommend you to start antibiotics of broad spectrum like augmentin three times a day so that this infection settles down. Seek help from a physician as soon as possible I hope I was of help, if you have any further queries please get back to me Regards