10 Neutropenic Precautions
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
Our immune system boasts an impressive array of defenses against infection and disease. Whenever a harmful bacteria or virus gets into our bodies, our defenses spring into action and set about combating the threat. It is alert to threats 24/7 and is effective against a huge number of potential dangers.
At the heart of this defense system are neutrophils, a type of white blood cell that helps combat bacteria directly. Some people do not produce enough of these white blood cells, meaning that their immune system is not able to fight disease as well as other people can. This is a condition known as neutropenia and people that have this condition need to be extra careful to prevent infections from bacteria.
