Neutropenia history and symptoms

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History and Symptoms

Neutropenia can go undetected, but is generally discovered when a patient has developed severe infections or sepsis. Some common infections can take an unexpected course in neutropenic patients; formation of pus, for example, can be notably absent, as this requires circulating neutrophil granulocytes.

Some common symptoms of neutropenia include:

• Fever
• Frequent infections due to lessened ability to fight bacterial infections
• Mouth ulcers
• Diarrhea
• Burning sensation when urinating
• Unusual redness, pain, or swelling around a wound
• Sore throat
• Shortness of breath
• Shaking chills