reduced production

Last reviewed 01/2023

Conditions where neutrophils are decreased include:

  • marrow aplasia
  • marrow infiltration
  • viral infections
  • tuberculosis
  • brucellosis
  • kala-azar
  • typhoid
  • drugs including antimetabolites, sulphonamides, carbimazole and sulphasalazine
  • megaloblastic anaemia
  • Kostman's syndrome