Case of the Mysteriously Missing Unread Messages

Mail claims I have unread messages, but none exist. This happens with multiple servers using both POP and IMAP. I can select 'Mark all Messages as Read' from the inbox, and it will still claim there are some number (currently 7) of unread messages. I have an unread messages smart mailbox, and it is empty. Sometimes restarting mail will make them disappear, sometimes it does not.
It has been going on for months, and may be connected with the PGP plug-in.
Obviously this is not a show stopper as I still get my mail, but it is extraordinarily bothersome. I cannot at a glance tell if I need to look at mail based on the badge, so I spend time opening the app and checking manually. I am considering switching to Thunderbird...
Please help.

I have already rebuilt the mailboxes, but I'll try again.
I actually really need the PGP plug-in. I've looked on the message boards for PGP though, and I don't find any other people with the same issue so it seems unlikely it is the culprit. I mentioned it anyway because it seemed to begin around the same time I installed PGP and another ancient post here about the same problem had PGP too.
Either way, I'm going to try removing the plugin temporarily to see if it is the problem.
Thanks.

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