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Neutropenia (cont.)

Neutropenia is a condition in which the number of neutrophils (a type of white blood cell) in the bloodstream is decreased, affecting the body's ability to fight off infections.
Neutropenia is defined as an absolute neutrophil count (ANC) of less than 1500 per microliter (1500/microL)
Neutropenia may be caused by or associated with numerous medical conditions
Most infections that occur as a result of neutropenia are due to bacteria that are normally present on the skin or in the gastrointestinal or urinary tract.
Treatment depends upon the cause and severity of he condition as well as the underlying disease state responsible for the neutropenia.

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