How to solve the problem of high white blood cells in infants

Patient's question:

White blood cells are high at 16.4, a bit of a fever at 38 degrees, otherwise everything is fine. Since birth, it has been two months, with two episodes of self-recovery in between. Now it has relapsed again. Previous treatment history and effectiveness: During the first month after birth, it was continuously treated. Mainly anti-inflammatory drugs were used. What assistance is needed: Hello, what is the cause of this. What methods of treatment are needed? I am awaiting your reply.

Doctor's answer:

Count (WBC) normal values: Adults (4.0–10.0) × 10^9/L; Children (5.0–12.0) × 10^9/L; Newborns (15.0–20.0) × 10^9/L
Guidelines: A continuously increasing white blood cell count is seen in acute infections, uremia, severe burns with acute skin breakdown,, major postoperative leukemia, etc.

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