Which statement would NOT be consistent with the following WBC differential?
Total WBC: Elevated
Neutrophils : Normal
Lymphocytes: Elevated
Basophils: Elevated
Eosinophils: Normal
A. This patient does not have an infection.
B. This patient probably has a parasitic infection.
C. This patient probably has a bacterial infection and allergies.
D. This patient probably has a viral infection.
Answer: D. This patient probably has a viral infection.
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