Monocytosis

Monocytosis
Synonyms
Pronounce	N/A
Specialty	Hematology
Symptoms	Elevated monocyte count
Complications
Onset
Duration
Types	N/A
Causes	Infection, inflammation, stress, cancer
Risks
Diagnosis	Complete blood count
Differential diagnosis
Prevention	N/A
Treatment	Address underlying cause
Medication
Prognosis	Depends on underlying condition
Frequency
Deaths	N/A

Monocytosis is a medical condition characterized by an increased number of monocytes in the bloodstream. Monocytes are a type of white blood cell that plays a crucial role in the body's immune response. They are produced in the bone marrow and then released into the bloodstream, where they can travel to areas of infection or inflammation to help fight off disease.

Causes

Monocytosis can be caused by a variety of conditions, including:

• Infections: Certain types of infections, such as tuberculosis, endocarditis, and malaria, can cause monocytosis.
• Autoimmune diseases: Conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis and systemic lupus erythematosus can lead to an increase in monocytes.
• Cancer: Certain types of cancer, including leukemia and Hodgkin's lymphoma, can cause monocytosis.
• Chronic inflammatory diseases: Conditions such as inflammatory bowel disease and vasculitis can lead to an increase in monocytes.

Symptoms

The symptoms of monocytosis can vary depending on the underlying cause. In some cases, monocytosis may not cause any symptoms. When symptoms do occur, they may include:

• Fever
• Fatigue
• Weight loss
• Night sweats
• Swollen lymph nodes

Diagnosis

Monocytosis is typically diagnosed through a complete blood count (CBC) test, which measures the number of different types of cells in the blood. If the number of monocytes is higher than normal, this may indicate monocytosis.

Treatment

The treatment for monocytosis depends on the underlying cause. In some cases, treating the underlying condition can help to reduce the number of monocytes in the blood.

See also

• Leukocytosis
• Monocyte
• White blood cell