Which of the following statements about the WBC differential count is NOT correct?

A. Viral infections usually cause increased lymphocytes and increased total WBCs.
B. Neutrophils and bands can be increased in bacterial infections.
C. Infectious mono causes increased total WBCs.
D. Parasitic infections cause an increase in eosinophils.


Answer: A

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