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On the Web
- Drugs causing neutropenia or agranulocytosis - A comprehensive list of various drugs that may cause neutropenia by MedicineWorld.org
- Neutropenia Support Association - An extensive look at this disorder with information about the blood, the causes, the different types, symptoms and the treatment.
- MedicineNet: Neutropenia - Presents the causes, normal and abnormal white blood cell counts, and conditions associated with the disorder.
- Severe Chronic Neutropenia International Registry - A disease registry which was established in Australia, Canada, the European Community and the United States in March, 1994. Information for patients and families and health care providers.
- Neutropenia Support Association Inc. - Works to increase awareness and understanding, provides assistance to patients and their families, and raises money for research and education. Includes information about the disorder, articles, and a mailing list.
- UMCC Pediatric Cancer Clinic - Affiliated with Mott Children's Hospital, the UMCC Pediatric Cancer Clinic at the University of Michigan treats pediatric cancers, as well as sickle cell disease, chronic neutropenias and chronic granulomatous disease. [Michigan]
- UMCC Pediatric Cancer Clinic - Affiliated with Mott Children's Hospital, the UMCC Pediatric Cancer Clinic at the University of Michigan treats pediatric cancers, as well as sickle cell disease, chronic neutropenias and chronic granulomatous disease.
- Neutropenia OnLine - No description
- Amgen's Neupogen - Information for patients, doctors, and healthcare professionals about Neupogen. It is used for treating neutropenia, a common side effect of chemotherapy.
- Pegfilgrastim ( Neulasta ) from Amgen - Information for patients and doctors about fighting cancer chemotherapy induced neutropenia (white blood cell deficiency) and consequent infections with this medicine.
Wikipedia Articles
- Kostmann syndrome - Kostmann syndrome also known as Severe Congenital Neutropenia (SCN) is a rare inherited form of Severe Chronic Neutropenia usually detected soon after birth. It was discovered in 1956 by Swedish doctor Kostmann.
- WHIM syndrome - WHIM Syndrome (Warts, Hypogammaglobulinemia, Infections, and Myleokathexis) is a rare congenital immunodeficiency disorder characterized by chronic noncyclic neutropenia. Patients exhibit increased susceptibility to bacterial and viral infections, especially from common serotype human papilloma virus, resulting in warts on the hands and feet starting in childhood.
- Myelokathexis - Myelokathexis is a congenital disorder that causes severe, chronic leukopenia (a reduction of circulating white blood cells) and neutropenia (a reduction of neutrophil granulocyte white blood cells).
- Streptococcus salivarius - ... bacteria which colonize the mouth and upper respiratory tract of humans a few hours after birth, making further exposure to the bacteria harmless. The bacteria is considered an opportunistic pathogen, rarely finding its way into the bloodstream, where it has been implicated in septicemia cases in people with neutropenia.
- Barth syndrome - Barth syndrome (BTHS), also known as 3-Methylglutaconic aciduria type II and Cardiomyopathy-neutropenia syndrome is a rare genetic disorder classified by many signs and symptoms, including metabolism distortion, delayed motor skills, stamina deficiency, hypotonia, chronic fatigue, delayed growth, cardiomyopathy, and compromised immune system. It affects at least one hundred families worldwide.