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Low Neutrophil Count

Neutropenia is an abnormally low level of neutrophils in the blood. Neutrophils are white blood cells (WBCs) produced in the bone marrow and comprise approximately 60% of the blood. These cells are critically important ...

Basic Info

Symptoms

Causes

  • Premature destruction of white blood cells
  • Sequestration and Margination of White Blood Cells
  • Decreased erythrocyte production

Tests

Treatments

Drugs

Risk Factors

Complications

  • Fever
  • Opportunistic infections

Prevention

Doctor Specialties

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