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Low white blood cell count, also known as neutropenia, is a condition in which the body has too few neutrophils, which makes it harder for the body to fight off pathogens and can lead to serious infections. Low WBC counts are often linked to bone marrow problems, autoimmune diseases, infections, and certain medications.
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Additionally, cancer and cancer treatments, such as chemotherapy and radiation, can cause immunosuppression and lead to a low white blood cell count.
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To prevent infections, people should practice safe eating and drinking habits, wash their hands often, and stay away from people who have symptoms of an infection.
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Low WBC counts are often linked to bone marrow problems. Being around certain chemicals, like benzene and pesticides, as well as some types of cancer and cancer treatments including chemotherapy and radiation , can hurt your bone marrow's ability to make WBCs
Low White Blood Cell Count: 6 Possible Causes for a Low WBC - WebMD
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A lowered level of immunity is called immunosuppression . Certain diseases, including cancer, and certain treatments, including chemotherapy and radiation therapy, can cause some people to have immunosuppression. This is usually referred to as having a low white blood cell count, but you might hear other words to describe it too
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White blood cells (WBCs) are important in fighting infections from bacteria, viruses, fungi, and other pathogens. When the body has too few neutrophils, the condition is called neutropenia, which makes it harder for the body to fight off pathogens and can lead to serious infections. To prevent infections, people should practice safe eating and drinking habits, wash their hands often, and stay away from people who have symptoms of an infection.
Low white blood cell count and cancer - MedlinePlus
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