Question

what is the term used to describe thrombocytosis caused by an underlying process such as treatment of an infection?
essential thrombocytosis
congenital thrombocytosis
primary thrombocytosis
secondary thrombocytosis

Explanation:

Secondary thrombocytosis occurs due to an underlying condition like infection - treatment. Essential and primary thrombocytosis are myeloproliferative disorders not related to an underlying process. Congenital thrombocytosis is present from birth and not caused by a current underlying process like treating an infection.

Answer:

D. Secondary thrombocytosis