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Acute bacterial pyogenic infection manifests as_________________?

Correct answer: B. Leukocytosis

  • A. Leukopenia
  • B. Leukocytosis
  • C. Neutropenia
  • D. Lymphopenia

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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