Eosinopenia is a form of
agranulocytosis where the number of
eosinophil granulocyte
Eosinophils, sometimes called eosinophiles or, less commonly, acidophils, are a variety of white blood cells (WBCs) and one of the immune system components responsible for combating multicellular parasites and certain infections in vertebrates. A ...
s is lower than expected.
Leukocytosis
Leukocytosis is a condition in which the white cell (leukocyte count) is above the normal range in the blood. It is frequently a sign of an inflammatory response, most commonly the result of infection, but may also occur following certain parasi ...
with eosinopenia can be a predictor of bacterial infection.
It can be induced by stress reactions,
Cushing's syndrome
Cushing's syndrome is a collection of signs and symptoms due to prolonged exposure to glucocorticoids such as cortisol. Signs and symptoms may include high blood pressure, abdominal obesity but with thin arms and legs, reddish stretch marks, a ...
, or the use of
steroids.
Pathological causes include burns and acute infections.
See also
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Eosinophilia
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Hypereosinophilia
References
Further reading
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External links
Monocyte and granulocyte disorders
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