A patient is infected with S. aureus but shows no signs of abnormal increase in white blood cell count. What would be the likely reasoning? a. It takes time for WBC to proliferate b. Increased levels of leukocidins in blood. c. S. aureus are normal microflora found in body and therefore would not cause increase in WBC count. d. Microbial antagonism could be at play.

A patient is infected with S. aureus but shows no signs of abnormal increase in white blood cell count. What would be the likely reasoning? a. It takes time for WBC to proliferate b. Increased levels of leukocidins in blood. c. S. aureus are normal microflora found in body and therefore would not cause increase in WBC count. d. Microbial antagonism could be at play.

Comprehensive Medical Assisting: Administrative and Clinical Competencies (MindTap Course List)

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Author:Wilburta Q. Lindh, Carol D. Tamparo, Barbara M. Dahl, Julie Morris, Cindy Correa

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Chapter39: Phlebotomy

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