Question

A man was infested with germs and was taken to the hospital. On pathological tests, it was found that he had
a. A low number of RBC
b. A high number of WBC and a low number of RBC
c. A low number of WBC
d. A high number of platelets
Which of the following alternative is correct?

• A. b only
• B. a and d
• C. c only
• D. d only

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

b only

White blood cells (WBCs) are cells of the immune system involved in defending the body against both infectious diseases and foreign materials. Therefore, an abnormally high of WBC may agree with the suspicion that an infection is present and the doctor will order further tests.

An abnormally low level of RBC may signal to the physician that the patient may be suffering from anemia, which might have caused by any intestinal worm infestation, like Hookworm.

Although total WBC count falls in viral infections, viruses are not considered as germs, which have infected the subject (man).

Bacterial or viral infections are the most common causes of a high white blood cell count. The increase in white blood cells due to infection is caused by a normal response of the immune system triggering the bone marrow to release additional stored white blood cells into the blood to fight off the disease. Low level of RBC may result in reduced immunity.

Hence A is the correct option.