To explain:
The inference of eosinophils making up
Introduction:
White blood cells are also referred to as leukocytes. These are the part of immune system that are involved in protecting the body against foreign pathogens, infections, and diseases. White blood cells are derived from haemopoietic stem cells.
To explain:
The way through which suspicions would change if the patient had spent last three years as an anthropologist in African jungle.
Introduction:
The patient’s chart shows eosinophils make
To explain:
The normal percentage of eosinophils.
Introduction:
White blood cells are derived from haemopoietic stem cells. White blood cells are also referred to as leukocytes. These are the part of immune system and are involved in protecting the body against foreign pathogens, infections, and diseases.
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