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monocyte count increases the most during which of the following?
parasitic infections
inflammation and viral infections
anemia
allergic reactions such as hayfever

Explanation:

Monocytes are a type of white blood cell involved in immune responses. Parasitic infections typically increase eosinophil counts. Anemia is related to red blood cell or hemoglobin levels, not monocyte increases. Allergic reactions (like hayfever) often increase basophil or eosinophil counts. Monocytes rise significantly during inflammation and viral infections as they help in phagocytosis and immune response modulation.

Answer:

B. Inflammation and viral infections