A member asked:

If your absolute neutrophils are low does that mean you can get sick easier? mine is low and i got a cold sore one week ago thats not going away.

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Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

Only if VERY low: Low neutrophil count will predispose to serious infections only if very low, under 1,000/mm3. If under 500, it's an emergency. Potent chemotherapy is by far the most common cause of such low counts. If in doubt, check with your doctor.

Answered 5/7/2018

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