TY - CHAP M1 - Book, Section TI - White Blood Cell Disorders: Introduction A1 - Bunn, H. Franklin A1 - Aster, Jon C. Y1 - 2011 N1 - T2 - Pathophysiology of Blood Disorders AB - Because of their roles as both sentinels and effectors of the innate and adaptive immune system, white blood cells (leukocytes) are frequently measured and monitored in clinical practice. An increased white blood cell count (leukocytosis) is one of the most common signs of infectious and inflammatory diseases. SN - PB - McGraw-Hill Medical CY - New York, NY Y2 - 2024/11/03 UR - accessmedicine.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?aid=1104132035 ER -