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I am currently on combo therapy for my hep c and I've been informed that my white blood cell count has dropped.
 
 
Dear Dr. Chung,
 
 
 
I am currently on combo therapy for my hep c and I've been informed that my white blood cell count has dropped to a level that they want to start monitoring me closer. What does this mean and why is my white blood cell count dropping?
 
Thank you,
Britney
 
 
 
 
 
 
  Dr Chung Writes-  
 
 
The interferon can depress the WBC in a reversible manner. this is absolutely in the realm of the ordinary. it may require dose adjustments or use of growth factors, but not a cause for alarm.
 
 
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