How to Destroy a WBC

Destroying white blood cells (WBCS) can result in serious --- even life-threatening --- danger. WBCs, also known as leukocytes, are responsible for helping your body fight harmful bacteria. A normal WBC count ranges from 4,500 to 10,000 cells microliter of blood; a low count refers to any measurement below 3,500. Certain diseases, treatments and drugs can contribute to the lowering of WBC count, resulting in a weakened immune system incapable of warding off infections properly.

Instructions

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  Undergo cancer treatment. Participating in chemotherapy and radiation treatment will kill WBCs. Chemotherapy consists of certain drugs that help the body fight cancer, while radiation treatment sends radiation waves into the body to achieve a similar outcome. Primary cancer treatments largely result in the elimination of WBCs. Although most WBCs regenerate over time, many cancer patients become extremely frail and weak during treatment due to low WBC count.

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  Take drugs that will lower your WBC count. Antibiotics, diuretics and barbiturates have side effects that result in destroying WBCs. Taking antihistamines to fight colds and flues can actually eliminate vital WBCs. Anti-thyroid medications also put a patient at risk of lowering WBCs. Consult your physician for details regarding your personal health and medications that are right for you.

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  Expose yourself to the risk of infection. While obviously not recommended, becoming contaminated with infectious diseases --- such as hyper immune deficiency (HIV) disorder --- will result in the destruction of a person's WBCs. Developing a congenital disease, such as lupus or Kostmann's syndrome, will also produce a destructive effect. Use proper protection --- prophylactics, for instance --- to prevent the possibility of acquiring a sexually transmitted infection (STI). Contact a physician immediately if you suspect you may have an STI