Neutropenia
Updated July 2, 2022
Immune, Allergy & Infection Program
Neutrophils are a type of white blood cells involved in immune system defense. When the blood test is high, it implies stimulation, usually with infection. Low neutrophils implies immune system supression, often from chemotherapy, but from other causes such as bone marrow dysfunction, toxicities, and other unknown causes.
An update on the diagnosis and treatment of chronic idiopathic neutropenia.2017
Evaluation and Management of Patients with Isolated Neutropenia.2013
Iron Deficiency Anemia-Induced Neutropenia in Adult Female.2020
ELANE Mutations in Cyclic and Severe Congenital Neutropenia—Genetics and Pathophysiology.2012
