
Is a blood count of 15,000/L severe?
Disease description:
My child had a fever yesterday, and the high fever has persisted until now. He/She has received intravenous fluids for two days, but the fever continues. The doctor mentioned that the white blood cell count is as high as 15,000/L. I would like to know, is a white blood cell count of 15,000/L serious?

Whether a white blood cell count of 15,000/L is serious depends on the specific circumstances.
The term "blood profile" usually refers to various indicators in a complete blood count (CBC), among which white blood cell (WBC) count is an important indicator. The normal range for WBC count in healthy adults is between 3.5×10^9/L and 9.5×10^9/L. Here, "blood profile 15,000/L" refers to the white blood cell count, which is明显 higher than the normal range.
Possible causes of elevated white blood cell count:
1. Bacterial infection: An increase in white blood cells is a common response of the body to bacterial infection. If the elevated WBC count is caused by bacterial infection, it usually returns to normal within a few days after effective treatment.
2. Other causes: In addition to bacterial infection, elevated white blood cell count may also be caused by other diseases, such as leukemia, rheumatoid arthritis, trauma, etc. In these cases, the degree and duration of elevated WBC count may vary depending on the underlying condition.
If the elevated white blood cell count is due to a mild bacterial infection and is treated promptly, it generally can return to normal in a short time and is usually not considered serious.
However, if the elevated WBC count is caused by a serious disease such as leukemia, or if the condition is severe and difficult to treat, then it requires sufficient attention and timely medical evaluation for further investigation and treatment.