Increased C-reactive protein and decreased white blood cells may be a result of viral infection or a bacterial infection that has not been completely controlled.
1. Viral infection: If there is a viral infection, white blood cells will be normal or decreased, but C-reactive protein will be significantly elevated and lymphocytes will be increased. For example, herpes zoster, viral colds, etc., this result may appear when blood is drawn to check routine blood tests. For this case, anti-viral drugs can be used for treatment, such as ganciclovir.
2. Bacterial infection has not been completely controlled: when there is bacterial infection, the white blood cells and C-reactive protein, neutrophils will be elevated when blood is drawn for routine checking. Severe infections can lead to a decrease in white blood cells and a high C-reactive protein, indicating that the inflammation is not yet under control and requires continued anti-infective treatment, including levofloxacin and other drugs.
In addition, certain bacterial infections can also lead to a decrease in white blood cells but an increase in C-reactive protein. The specific cause should be further clarified under the guidance of the doctor and targeted treatment should be given.