Sep

20

2021

What are the more common causes of lymphocytosis?

By William Aird

Reactive (secondary):

  • Viral, bacterial, or parasitic infection
  • Vaccinations
  • Connective tissue disease
  • Smoking
  • Postsplenectomy state

Clonal (primary):

  • Chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL)
  • Certain B-cell and T-cell leukemia/lymphomas