Acute bacterial pyogenic infection manifests as_________________?
Correct answer: D. Leukocytosis
- A. Leukopenia
- B. Lymphopenia
- C. Neutropenia
- D. Leukocytosis
Explanation
Acute pyogenic bacterial infections typically stimulate bone-marrow release of neutrophils, producing neutrophilic leukocytosis. Leukopenia and neutropenia are not the usual response.
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