A high white blood cell count is called leukocytosis ... Severe infections can lead to sepsis, which occurs when chemicals meant to attack pathogens cause widespread inflammation in your body.

Sepsis-induced acidosis and hypoxemia can ... Specified list of pathogens. Leukocytosis (white blood cell count >12,000/µL) Leukopenia (white blood cell count <4000/µL). * Defined as a ...