न्यूट्रोपेनिया

Also known as neutropaenia, neutropenic disorder

Neutropenia is an abnormally low concentration of neutrophils (a type of white blood cell) in the blood. Neutrophils make up the majority of circulating white blood cells and serve as the primary defense against infections by destroying bacteria, bacterial fragments and immunoglobulin-bound viruses in the blood. People with neutropenia are more susceptible to bacterial infections and, without prompt medical attention, the condition may become life-threatening (neutropenic sepsis).

Key facts

Medical condition (new).name: Neutropenia
Medical condition (new).image: Neutropenia.JPG
Medical condition (new).caption: Blood film with a striking absence of neutrophils, leaving only red blood cells and platelets
Medical condition (new).field: Infectious disease, Hematology
Medical condition (new).causes: Aplastic anemia, Glycogen storage disease, vitamin B12 and folate deficiencies, Cohen syndrome, gene mutations
Medical condition (new).diagnosis: CBC
Medical condition (new).treatment: Antibiotics, Splenectomy if needed, G-CSF