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Low Neutrophil Count Learning Center
Treatments could include:
- Bone Marrow Transpl...
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Treatment of Underlying Disorders
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Treatment of neutropenia depends on the underlying cause. Medications Patients with fever and other signs of infection are treated with antibiotics. Some antibiotics used in the treatment of cancer patients include imipenem, meropenem, aminoglycos...
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Treatment of neutropenia depends on the underlying cause.
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The bone marrow—the sponge-like tissue found in the center of certain bones—contains stem cells that are the precursors of white blood cells, red blood cells, and platelets. These blood cells are vital for normal body functions, such as oxygen tra...
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A bone marrow transplant delivers healthy bone marrow stem cells into the patient. It replaces bone marrow that is either not working properly or has been destroyed (ablated) by chemotherapy or radiation.
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The bone marrow—the sponge-like tissue found in the center of certain bones—contains stem cells that are the precursors of white blood cells, red blood cells, and platelets. These blood cells are vital for normal body functions, such as oxygen tra...
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The bone marrow—the sponge-like tissue found in the center of certain bones—contains stem cells that are the precursors of white blood cells, red blood cells, and platelets. These blood cells are vital for normal body functions, such as oxygen tra...
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