Eosinopenia
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Eosinopenia is a form of agranulocytosis
where the number of eosinophil granulocyte
is lower than expected.
Leukocytosis
with eosinopenia can be a predictor of bacterial infection.
It can be induced by the use of steroid
s.Pathological causes include burns and acute infections.
Agranulocytosis
Granulopenia, also known as Agranulosis or Agranulocytosis, is an acute condition involving a severe and dangerous leukopenia , most commonly of neutrophils causing a neutropenia in the circulating blood. It represents a severe lack of one major class of infection-fighting white blood cells...
where the number of eosinophil granulocyte
Eosinophil granulocyte
Eosinophil granulocytes, usually called eosinophils or eosinophiles , are white blood cells that are one of the immune system components responsible for combating multicellular parasites and certain infections in vertebrates. Along with mast cells, they also control mechanisms associated with...
is lower than expected.
Leukocytosis
Leukocytosis
Leukocytosis is a raised white blood cell count above the normal range in the blood. It is frequently a sign of an inflammatory response, most commonly the result of infection, and is observed in certain parasitic infections...
with eosinopenia can be a predictor of bacterial infection.
It can be induced by the use of steroid
Steroid
A steroid is a type of organic compound that contains a characteristic arrangement of four cycloalkane rings that are joined to each other. Examples of steroids include the dietary fat cholesterol, the sex hormones estradiol and testosterone, and the anti-inflammatory drug dexamethasone.The core...
s.Pathological causes include burns and acute infections.