Why a septic patient has low hemoglobin, neutrophils, and eosinophils whereas the bands, lymphocytes and monocytes of the patient are elevated? Why is BUN and creatine levels also elevated in sepsis?

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Why a septic patient has low hemoglobin, neutrophils, and eosinophils whereas the bands, lymphocytes and monocytes of the patient are elevated?

Why is BUN and creatine levels also elevated in sepsis?

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