What does acute pharyngitis with white blood cell count of 5G/l and NEU 82% mean?

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The patient entered the hospital with the reason: fever, cough, sore throat. Diagnosis of acute pharyngitis. Blood test results: white blood cell 5G/l and NEU 82%. What does acute pharyngitis with white blood cell count 5G/l and NEU 82% mean? Thanks for the advice doctor.
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Hi,
Acute pharyngitis 90% is caused by a virus, blood test results do not show such an elevated white blood cell count, most of it is caused by a virus and does not require treatment. Antibiotics only need to treat symptoms and monitor you.
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Answered by Master, Doctor Nguyen Vinh Toan - Ear - Nose - Throat Doctor - Interdisciplinary Department - Vinmec Times City International General Hospital.