A high monocyte count in itself does not fully inform a physician of the actual underlying problem. There are a number of diseases that may cause this condition to occur. Some of these can include mononucleosis, malaria and tuberculosis. A physician will use the information gathered from the blood count as a tool in conjunction with a physical examination and the patient’s medical history to ascertain the reason for raised levels of monocytes.
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