Severe Congenital Neutropenia (SCN) Quiz

Extremely low neutrophil count

Granulocyte-colony stimulating factor (G-CSF)

ELANE gene mutations

<p>Leukemia, immune deficiency disorders, autoimmune diseases</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Complete Blood Count (CBC)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>White blood cells, also known as leukocytes, play a crucial role in defending the body against infections, diseases, and foreign invaders.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>SCN is a rare genetic disorder characterized by a severe deficiency of neutrophils, a type of white blood cell responsible for fighting bacterial and fungal infections. This deficiency makes individuals with SCN highly susceptible to recurrent and life-threatening infections.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The 2-year-old boy was brought to the hospital with a high fever, severe mouth sores, and a persistent cough. His medical history also revealed frequent hospitalizations due to severe infections since birth.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Blood tests showed an extremely low neutrophil count, indicating a defect in the production or maturation of these white blood cells.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Further genetic testing confirmed the diagnosis of SCN.</p> Signup and view all the answers