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	'''Leukopenia''' is a decrease in the number of [[white blood cells]] (leukocytes) found in the blood, which places individuals at increased risk of [[infection]].		{{SI}}
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	~~[[File:Baltųjų kraujo kūnelių skaičiaus skirtumai.png\|thumb\|Leukopenia]]~~		\| name = Leukopenia
			\| image = [[File:Blausen_0909_WhiteBloodCells.png\|250px]]
			\| caption = Diagram showing different types of [[white blood cells]]
			\| field = [[Hematology]]
			\| synonyms = [[Leucopenia]], [[leukocytopenia]]
			\| symptoms = Often none; increased risk of [[infection]]
			\| complications = [[Infection]], [[sepsis]]
			\| onset = Can be sudden or gradual
			\| duration = Varies depending on cause
			\| causes = [[Bone marrow suppression]], [[autoimmune disorders]], [[chemotherapy]], [[radiation therapy]], [[aplastic anemia]], [[HIV/AIDS]], [[lupus]]
			\| risks = [[Chemotherapy]], [[radiation therapy]], [[autoimmune diseases]], [[HIV/AIDS]]
			\| diagnosis = [[Complete blood count]] (CBC)
			\| differential = [[Anemia]], [[thrombocytopenia]], [[pancytopenia]]
			\| prevention = Avoiding known risk factors, [[prophylactic antibiotics]] in high-risk patients
			\| treatment = Depends on underlying cause; may include [[growth factors]], [[antibiotics]], [[antivirals]], [[immunosuppressants]]
			\| prognosis = Varies; depends on underlying cause and response to treatment
			\| frequency = Common in patients undergoing [[chemotherapy]] or with [[autoimmune disorders]]
			}}
			'''Leukopenia''' is a decrease in the number of [[white blood cells]] (leukocytes) found in the blood, which places individuals at increased risk of [[infection]].
	== Causes ==		== Causes ==
	Leukopenia can be caused by various conditions and diseases. Some of the most common causes include:		Leukopenia can be caused by various conditions and diseases. Some of the most common causes include:

	* [[Cancer]] treatments such as [[chemotherapy]] or [[radiation therapy]]		* [[Cancer]] treatments such as [[chemotherapy]] or [[radiation therapy]]
	* Certain [[autoimmune disorders]] such as [[lupus]]		* Certain [[autoimmune disorders]] such as [[lupus]]
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	* [[Bone marrow]] disorders		* [[Bone marrow]] disorders
	* [[Malnutrition]]		* [[Malnutrition]]

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	== Symptoms ==		== Symptoms ==
	The symptoms of leukopenia can vary depending on the underlying cause. However, common symptoms include:		The symptoms of leukopenia can vary depending on the underlying cause. However, common symptoms include:

	* Frequent infections		* Frequent infections
	* Fever		* Fever
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	* Weight loss		* Weight loss
	* Skin rashes		* Skin rashes

	== Diagnosis ==		== Diagnosis ==
	Leukopenia is typically diagnosed through a [[complete blood count]] (CBC) test, which measures the number of each type of cell in the blood. If leukopenia is detected, further tests may be performed to determine the underlying cause.		Leukopenia is typically diagnosed through a [[complete blood count]] (CBC) test, which measures the number of each type of cell in the blood. If leukopenia is detected, further tests may be performed to determine the underlying cause.

	== Treatment ==		== Treatment ==
	Treatment for leukopenia typically involves addressing the underlying cause. This may involve changing medications, treating infections, or providing supportive care to help the body produce more white blood cells.		Treatment for leukopenia typically involves addressing the underlying cause. This may involve changing medications, treating infections, or providing supportive care to help the body produce more white blood cells.

	== See also ==		== See also ==
	* [[Neutropenia]]		* [[Neutropenia]]
	* [[Lymphocytopenia]]		* [[Lymphocytopenia]]
	* [[Pancytopenia]]		* [[Pancytopenia]]

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Kondreddy Naveen at 18:37, 28 March 2024

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'''Leukopenia''' is a decrease in the number of [[white blood cells]] (leukocytes) found in the blood, which places individuals at increased risk of [[infection]].

[[File:Baltųjų kraujo kūnelių skaičiaus skirtumai.png|thumb|Leukopenia]]

== Causes ==
Leukopenia can be caused by various conditions and diseases. Some of the most common causes include:

* [[Cancer]] treatments such as [[chemotherapy]] or [[radiation therapy]]
* Certain [[autoimmune disorders]] such as [[lupus]]
* Certain medications, including those used to treat [[mental health]] conditions
* [[Infectious diseases]] such as [[HIV]] or [[hepatitis]]
* [[Bone marrow]] disorders
* [[Malnutrition]]

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== Symptoms ==
The symptoms of leukopenia can vary depending on the underlying cause. However, common symptoms include:

* Frequent infections
* Fever
* Fatigue
* Weight loss
* Skin rashes

== Diagnosis ==
Leukopenia is typically diagnosed through a [[complete blood count]] (CBC) test, which measures the number of each type of cell in the blood. If leukopenia is detected, further tests may be performed to determine the underlying cause.

== Treatment ==
Treatment for leukopenia typically involves addressing the underlying cause. This may involve changing medications, treating infections, or providing supportive care to help the body produce more white blood cells.

== See also ==
* [[Neutropenia]]
* [[Lymphocytopenia]]
* [[Pancytopenia]]

[[Category:Blood disorders]]
[[Category:Symptoms and signs: Cognition, perception, emotional state and behaviour]]
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Kondreddy Naveen at 18:37, 28 March 2024