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What do you know about neutropenia effects?

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Dr. Michael Engel answered

Specializes in Pediatric Hematology and Oncology

Neutropenia is....: Defined numerically as an absolute neutrophil count (anc) less than 1500. From there it is subdivided into mild (1000-1500), moderate (500-1000) and severe (<500). Folks with severe neutropenia are at increased risk for bacterial infections. Mild to moderate, less so. The reason for neutropenia needs to be determined. Treatments range from observation to stem cell transplant, depending on cause.

Answered 9/8/2013

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