Talib has the rhinovirus, which is the virus that causes the common cold. If each component of his blood were measured, which component would most likely have a higher concentration than normal?

Leukocytes are white blood cells that help the body fight infections, including viral infections such as the common cold. During an infection, their concentration may rise as the immune system responds. Therefore, the component most likely to be higher than normal is the leukocytes.

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