Guest guest Posted January 9, 2007 Report Share Posted January 9, 2007 Neutrophils are the most numerous of the WBCs (at least they are supposed to be) -- here are some reasons for an increase and decrease of neutrophils. How is her differential? Neutrophils are increased by: Infections: osteomyelitis. otitis media, salpingitis, septicemia, gonorrhea, endocarditis, smallpox, chickenpox, herpes,Rocky Mountain spotted fever Ischemic necrosis due to myocardial infarction, burns, or cancer Metabolic disorders: diabetic acidosis, eclampsia, uremia, thyrotoxicosis Stress response due to acute hemorrhage, surgery, excessive exercise, emotional distress, third trimester of pregnancy, or childbirth Inflammatory diseases: rheumatic fever, rheumatoid arthritis, acute gout, vasculitis, myositis NEUTROPHILS ARE DECREASED BY: Bone marrow depression due to radiation or cytotoxic drugs Infections: Typhoid, tularemia, brucellosis, hepatitis, influenza, measles, mumps, rubella, infectious mononucleosis Hyper splenism: hepatic disease and storage diseases Collagen vascular diseases, such as systemic lupus erythematosus Deficiency of folic acid or Vitamin B12 ~Pattie~ " It is easy to take liberty for granted when you have never had it taken from you. " ~ Dick Cheney Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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