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Interpret the following cases please! Thank you!
Case (a). A patient came to the hospital with a runny nose, and
flu-like symptoms. After checkup the doctor ordered Differential
WBC test and the results were 65% N., 15% E. and, 19% L. what does
the patient have and why?
Case (b). A patient came to the clinic with fever, loss of appetite
and abdominal pain. The lab results came out to be 72% Neutrophil,
4% M, 24% L. what does the patient have and why? Talk generally
A white blood cell (WBC) count measures the number of white blood cells in blood, and a WBC differential determines the percentage of each type of white blood cell present in your blood,White blood cells are classified into two main groups: granulocytes and nongranulocytes.
Granulocytes, which include neutrophils, eosinophils, and basophils.Nongranuloctye white blood cells, lymphocytes and monocytes.
Normal values for total WBC-
Neutrophils (or segs): 50 - 70% relative value
Eosinophils: 1 - 3% relative value
Lymphocytes: 25 - 35% relative value
So here in patient WBC test Eosinophils is higher then normal value so patient have Allergic disorder.because of a high number of eosinophils,Allergic disorders, including asthma, allergic rhinitis, atopic dermatitis, and eczema, often increase the number of eosinophils.
For second pateint increse Neutrophils (or segs): 50 - 70% relative value from normal value so if Neutrophils
higher then cause Hepatic diseases and cause loss of appetite and abdominal pain.Neutrophils may increase in response to a number of conditions or disorders.The increased number of neutrophils is a necessary reaction by the body, as it tries to heal or ward off an invading microorganism or foreign substance. Infections by bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites may all increase the number of neutrophils in the blood.