A patient comes to the hospital with a suspected case of MRSA (a dangerous bacterial infection). Which of the following blood components would you expect to show elevated numbers in a blood test?

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Neutrophils are a type of white blood cell that are responsible for fighting off bacterial infections. In the case of a suspected MRSA infection, it is likely that the body would be producing an elevated number of neutrophils to combat the bacteria.

A Patient Comes to the Hospital with a Suspected Case