What can contribute to the elevated white blood cell count found in this patient?  The patient's platelet count is elevated. Why would this occur? Would altitude affect the individual with sickle cell disease? If so, in what way?

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Section2.6: Platelet Count
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  1. What can contribute to the elevated white blood cell count found in this patient? 
  2. The patient's platelet count is elevated. Why would this occur?
  3. Would altitude affect the individual with sickle cell disease? If so, in what way?
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