Which condition is commonly associated with a decreased white blood cell count (leucopenia)?

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27 Jul 2019
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28 May 2026

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Leucopenia, or a reduction in white blood cells, is typically seen in enteric (typhoid) fever. This contrasts with conditions like appendicitis, meningitis, and myocardial infarction, where leucocytosis (increased white blood cells) is more common.

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