Which of the following is the poorest prognostic sign for a patient with a bacterial infection?
a. High white count with mature neutrophils
b. High white count with immature neutrophils
c. High white count with few toxic changes in neutrophils
d. Low white count with immature neutrophils and toxic changes
ANS: D
A low white count with immature cells and toxic changes is a poor prognostic sign for a patient with a bacterial infection.
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