title: Neutropenia: when and when not to treat.
abstract: When the number of neutrophils is substantially lower than normal or their function is impaired, the patient is at increased risk of infection. Antibiotic therapy is indicated only when infection is apparent.
mesh_terms: D000305:Adrenal Cortex Hormones / Q000627:therapeutic use; D000380:Agranulocytosis / Q000628:therapy*; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001803:Blood Transfusion; D002648:Child; D004780:Environment, Controlled; D006801:Humans; D007167:Immunotherapy; D017053:Infection Control; D007239:Infections / Q000150:complications; D007958:Leukocyte Count; D009503:Neutropenia / Q000150:complications / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy*; D009504:Neutrophils / Q000637:transplantation
chemical_list: D000305:Adrenal Cortex Hormones; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents