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white cell count

I am on Azathioprine 150 mg a day. I have been told that I have a low Lymphocyte count.

What is causing this?

Would it cause a sore mouth.
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563773 tn?1374246539
MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL
Hello,
Low WBC count shows some viral infections, immunodeficiency states, and bone marrow failure. Azathioprine is an immunosuppressive drug. It is used to prevent organ rejection following organ transplantation and to treat a vast array of autoimmune diseases It may be responsible for the immunosuppressive state and hence low WBC count.

It is very difficult to precisely confirm a diagnosis without examination and investigations and the answer is based on the medical information provided. For exact diagnosis, you are requested to consult your dermatologist. I sincerely hope that helps. Take care and please do keep me posted on how you are doing.

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Thank you for your reply.

I am on Azathioprine 150 mg for Bechets disease.

I was told with recent blood test that my Lympocytes are low.
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