Why do children have Lymphocytosis?

Question

a good link explaining this phenomenon may help a lot

Thx tiffany for the answer, but my question is why do they have lymphocytosis in physiological conditions? i didn't ask for an explanation for leukocytosis.

Answer 1

Leukocytosis (an increase in white blood cells) is a reaction to a variety of infectious, inflammatory, and, in certain instances, physiologic processes (eg, extreme stress).

Below is a link about pediatric leukocytosis. (other wise known as high white blood cell count in kids)