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What Is Leukopenia Called Now?
I need help...in the 60's my uncle was diagnosed with a rare genetic disorder and they called it Leukopenia, about 10 years ago he gave me the modern name for it and I can't remember what it is? Any idea? He passed away 2 years ago, I know Leukopenia describes low WBC count which is what he had due to the disease.
Mon, 24 Nov 2014
Welcome to H.C.M. I am Dr Krishna Dubey.
Its my pleasure to help you.
Leukopenia is not actually a disease, rather it's a condition that increases the chances of getting affected by several diseases.
The body tries to fight against infective organism with the help of leukocytes.
The low white blood cells indicates a weakened immune system so the overall effect of leukopenia is an increased risk to infectious diseases.
So i think you uncle died due to infection.
Keep in touch.Always welcome for further query.
Thanx.
Its my pleasure to help you.
Leukopenia is not actually a disease, rather it's a condition that increases the chances of getting affected by several diseases.
The body tries to fight against infective organism with the help of leukocytes.
The low white blood cells indicates a weakened immune system so the overall effect of leukopenia is an increased risk to infectious diseases.
So i think you uncle died due to infection.
Keep in touch.Always welcome for further query.
Thanx.
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