Question
The baby is over four months old and had a high white blood cell count of over 26,000 during a recent blood test at the hospital. How serious is this condition? What caused it? How should it be treated?
Answer
How are the white blood cells classified? Considering the baby may have this condition due to an infection, it is recommended that you provide timely intravenous treatment for the baby, or consider hospitalization for the child. An elevated white blood cell count is often associated with bacterial infection, as white blood cells are part of the body’s immune system. A higher than normal white blood cell count indicates that bacteria in the body have significantly exceeded normal levels. A further diagnosis at the hospital is necessary.