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Neutropenia is a hematological disorder characterized by an abnormally low number of neutrophil granulocytes (a type of white blood cell). Neutrophils usually make up 50-70% of circulating white blood cells and serve as the primary defence against infections by destroying bacteria in the blood. Hence, patients with neutropenia are more susceptible to bacterial infections and without prompt medical attention, the condition may become life-threatening. Neutropenia can be acute or chronic depending on the duration of the illness. A patient has chronic neutropenia if the condition lasts for greater than 3 months. It is sometimes used interchangeably with the term leukopenia. However, neutropenia is more properly considered a subset of leukopenia as a whole.
Classification
There are four general guidelines used to classify the severity of neutropenia based on the absolute neutrophil count (ANC) measured in cells per microlitre of blood:
- Neutropenia (ANC < 2000) — slight risk of infection
- Mild Neutropenia (1000 < ANC < 1500) — minimal risk of infection
- Moderate Neutropenia (500 < ANC < 1000) — moderate risk of infection
- Severe Neutropenia (ANC < 500) — severe risk of infection.
Types
Severe chronic neutropenia may be present at birth (congenital neutropenia) or may occur at any stage in life (acquired neutropenia). There are four main types of severe chronic neutropenia: More on [ Neutropenia ]
@ribadas @ladychapuzas @Lluna_31 neutropenÃa? o algo asÃ?
TPaz75 (Laterre Paz) Wed, 08 Feb 2012 21:47:56 -0000
@ribadas @ladychapuzas @Lluna_31 neutropenía? o algo así?
@fersissi88 ho avuto cella ma mi è andata bene, adami mi ha rotto con la neutropenia febbrile.. è così fondamentale?
Albereal (Albereal) Wed, 08 Feb 2012 18:04:27 -0000
@fersissi88 ho avuto cella ma mi è andata bene, adami mi ha rotto con la neutropenia febbrile.. è così fondamentale?
"Leukemia can cause low neutrophil counts, a condition known as neutropenia." http://t.co/g68843VY think what you want
ohitsonlyalice (Alice Thorpe) Wed, 08 Feb 2012 17:01:43 -0000<
MedicineNet: Neutropenia - Presents the causes, normal and abnormal white blood cell counts, and conditions associated with the disorder.
Neutropenia OnLine - Register, become a member and participate in a forum about this disorder.
Neutropenia Support Association - An extensive look at this disorder with information about the blood, the causes, the different types, symptoms and the treatment.
Meta Description: [ Increasing the understanding of neutropenia by providing information and support for care givers, patients and their families. ]
Severe Chronic Neutropenia International Registry - A disease registry which was established in Australia, Canada, the European Community and the United States in March, 1994. Information for patients and families and health care providers.
