Leukocytosis

Leukocytosis refers to increase in the total number of white blood cells above the normal range in the blood. It is frequently a sign of an inflammatory response, most commonly due to infection. Leukocytosis is very commonly seen in the people with less immunity. Symptoms include: parasitic, fungal, viral or bacterial infection, hemorrhage, cancer and exposure to certain medications or chemicals including steroids.

There are five major types of Leukocytosis: