Abnormal decrease in the number of neutrophils, a type of white blood cell, in the blood. It is associated with infection, rheumatoid arthritis, leukemia, and certain vitamin deficiencies.
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- 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.
- Neutropenia Support Association A look at this disorder with information about the blood, the causes, the different types, symptoms and the treatment.
- MedicineNet: Neutropenia Presents the causes, normal and abnormal white blood cell counts, and conditions associated with the disorder.
- Drugs Causing Neutropenia or Agranulocytosis A list of various drugs that may cause neutropenia provided by MedicineWorld.org.
- Medicine On-Line: Agranulocytosis Induced by Vinpocetine A case report about drug-induced agranulocytosis, a life-threatening disorder that leads to a selective profound granulocytopenia.
- National Neutropenia Network Aims to coordinate efforts to promote awareness and education about neutropenia and provides a support system for individuals and families affected.
- eMedicine.com: Agranulocytosis Medical presentation of agranulocytosis written by a specialist. Includes information about its causes, related mortality and morbidity, the appropriate treatment and links to other resources.
- Patient: Neutropenic Patients and Neutropenic Regimes Factsheet for doctors on how to approach a patient with neutropenia, and other management issues.