What is neutropenia?
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The question is asking about the term "Neutropenic". This implies a need for information on what neutropenia is, its causes, symptoms, and potential treatments.
Answer
Neutropenia is a condition with a low count of neutrophils, a type of white blood cell.
Neutropenia is a condition where the body doesn't have enough neutrophils, a type of white blood cell that fights infections.
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Neutropenia is a condition where the body doesn't have enough neutrophils, a type of white blood cell that fights infections.
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Neutropenia can be caused by various factors including infections, cancer, and cancer treatments. Having neutropenia increases the risk of infection.
Sources
- Neutropenia: What it Is, Types, Symptoms & Causes - Cleveland Clinic - my.clevelandclinic.org
- Neutropenia (low neutrophil count) - Mayo Clinic - mayoclinic.org
- Neutropenia > Fact Sheets > Yale Medicine - yalemedicine.org
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