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What happens if you get a cold and you have very low white cells?
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∙ 15y ago
The body makes as much as is needed when it detects invaders. Hwever when you
have Neutropenia due to for instance chemo therapy or AIDS the cold may hit you harder.
In this case, patient has to help the healing process by doing all the right things.
See also the Mayoclinic site:
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/low-white-blood-cell-count/AN00726
" Sometimes the cause of a low white blood cell count can't be determined (idiopathic). Known causes of a low white blood cell count (leukopenia) include: * Infections, such as viral infections and HIV * Autoimmune disorders, such as lupus * Certain medications, especially those used in chemotherapy and some antibiotics * Radiation therapy * Bone marrow disease, such as leukemia or myelodysplastic syndromes White blood cells help fight infection in your body. A normal white blood cell count ranges from 4,500 to 10,000 cells per microliter of blood. A mild decrease in white blood cells below 4,500 cells per microliter doesn't necessarily indicate a serious illness. However, a dangerously low white blood cell count - below 2,500 cells per microliter - increases the risk of serious infection. "
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