Monocytosis is commonly seen in which diseases?
Disease description:
I've been feeling unwell these past two days. The doctor at the hospital asked me to have a complete blood count first, and the results showed an increased number of monocytes. What diseases are commonly associated with monocytosis?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Liu Feng
Monocytosis is commonly seen in various diseases, which can primarily be categorized into the following groups:
1. Infectious diseases: Such as infectious mononucleosis (often caused by Epstein-Barr virus infection), active tuberculosis, malaria, kala-azar (visceral leishmaniasis), and infective endocarditis.
2. Hematologic disorders: Including myelodysplastic syndromes, chronic myelomonocytic leukemia, chronic myeloid leukemia (which may be accompanied by monocytosis), lymphoma, and monocytic leukemia.
3. Other inflammatory and autoimmune diseases: Such as rheumatic fever, rheumatoid arthritis, systemic lupus erythematosus, and other autoimmune conditions.
4. Other conditions: Including certain chronic infections like cytomegalovirus and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection, as well as the recovery phase of agranulocytosis.
When monocytosis is detected, the underlying cause should be determined by evaluating the patient's specific symptoms and conducting further diagnostic tests.
