Which of the Following Diseases is Associated with a Low

Question

Which of the following diseases is associated with a low leukocyte count?
A) anemia
B) polycythemia
C) leukemia
D) typhoid fever

Accepted Answer

Typhoid fever is associated with a low leukocyte count, also known as leukopenia. Anemia and polycythemia are conditions related to red blood cells, while leukemia is a cancer of the white blood cells and would likely result in a high leukocyte count.