What does a high white blood cell count and fever mean?

Answer 1

Most likely there is an infection. My daughter is 5 and her wbc is 16000 and she has fever. She just went to the doctor. She has the flu-throwing up and VERY tired. The doctor is sending her for an ultra sound to rule out appendicitis and another wo9rd i can't spell. Hope this helps you.

Answer 2

An elevated white cell count and/or a fever generally indicate that there is an infection somewhere in the body. See your doctor for a thorough check up and locate the cause of infection and have it treated asap. Once the treatment is complete, temperature and blood count should return to normal.

Answer 3

Elevated RBC and elevated WBC together likely mean the person is dehydrated.

Answer 4

It usually indicates the presence of an infection.

Answer 5

What it means is that when you have a high white blood count there is a possible infection somewhere and your body is rushing to clean it up.

Answer 6

High WBC count means vigorous exercise, consumed certain drugs, or cancer.

Answer 7

It can mean you have an infection.