Which one of the following infections is characterized by an increased TLC with absolute lymphocytosis?
Ans. (b) Measles Ref -.T. Singh 2nd/148-9 Lymphocytosis is defined as more than 45% lymphocytes in the peripheral blood. Examples include: * TB, brucellosis, syphilis * CIL, NHL with spillover * Infectious mononucleosis * Mumps, measles, chicken pox * Toxoplasmosis * Viral infections Diphtheria, MI and pneumonia cause neutrophilia.
Diphtheria
Measles
MI
Pneumonia