A high white blood cell count is called leukocytosis. A low white blood cell count is called leukopenia. A high white blood cell count is usually a sign of inflammation or infection, but it can be ...

RESULTS Thirteen cases of bacterial meningitis occurred subsequent to the use of 312 lumbar drain kits (4.2%). All meningitic patients had CSF pleocytosis, but not all had peripheral leukocytosis.