A patient has elevated eosinophils and monocytes but normal levels of neutrophils, basophils, and lymphocytes.Which of the following could be causing those levels?
A) an acute bacterial infection
B) a chronic bacterial infection
C) a viral infection
D) a chronic parasitic infection
E) a severe allergic reaction

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Elevated eosinophils and monocytes are commonly seen in chronic parasitic infections. Normal levels of neutrophils, basophils, and lymphocytes suggest that there is no acute infection or severe allergic reaction. Chronic bacterial infections may also cause elevated monocytes, but it is less likely to cause elevated eosinophils. Viral infections typically cause a decrease in eosinophils.

A Patient Has Elevated Eosinophils and Monocytes but Normal Levels