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What Causes Fluctuating WBC Count In A Newborn?
My grandchild is 3 days old when they did a blood test on him the same day he was born they said his white cell count was low. Another test they did where his count is suppose to be at 0 it was at 4. They put him immediately on an antibiotic. Yesterday they said his blood count is perfect but where his number was high at for now it has gotten higher it is now at 10.5. They don t know what s caused this whether it could be an inflammation or an infection. He is in NICU
Fri, 10 Jul 2015
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I have gone through your question and understand your concerns. As per your description, your grandchild's white cell count were definitely low at birth. Most common reason for this is early onset sepsis. But it should ideally also be supported by C reactive protein, blood culture and sensitivity.
The neonate so usually respond well to a course of antibiotics as per the sensitivity pattern of the suspected bacteria.
The good point is that the count of 10.5 is perfectly fine and acceptable. If no other symptoms are present, it suggests that your grandson is responding to the treatment.
Hopefully everything will be fine.
For any further questions, you may contact me.
Take care
Welcome to the HCM
I have gone through your question and understand your concerns. As per your description, your grandchild's white cell count were definitely low at birth. Most common reason for this is early onset sepsis. But it should ideally also be supported by C reactive protein, blood culture and sensitivity.
The neonate so usually respond well to a course of antibiotics as per the sensitivity pattern of the suspected bacteria.
The good point is that the count of 10.5 is perfectly fine and acceptable. If no other symptoms are present, it suggests that your grandson is responding to the treatment.
Hopefully everything will be fine.
For any further questions, you may contact me.
Take care
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