Granulocytopenia
Granulocytopenia is a below-normal decrease in granulocytes, a type of white blood cell that plays a central role in the body's defense against infections. When their number drops, the body's defenses are compromised.
Why it matters: with fewer of these cells, susceptibility to infections increases, which may present with fever, malaise, or conditions that take a long time to resolve.
Possible causes: it may be associated with certain treatments, infections, bone marrow disorders, or other conditions that affect the production of blood cells.
Which specialist studies it? Its evaluation falls to the hematologist, a professional who analyzes blood disorders. If a test reveals low white blood cell counts, the prudent course is to discuss it with one of them to determine how to proceed.
Specialties that treat granulocytopenia
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in granulocytopenia
Dr. Abraham Salvador Majluf Cruz
Dra. Daniela Pérez Sámano
Dr. Gerardo López Hernández
Dr. Alonso Hernández Company
Dra. Patricia Galindo Delgado
Dr. Etsel Camargo Romero
Dr. Gabriel Aceves Castillo
Dr. Eduardo Edmundo Reynoso Gómez
Dr. Eduardo Terreros Muñoz
Dra. Gladys Patricia Agreda Vásquez
Dr. Juan Rafael Labardini Méndez
Dra. Brenda Leticia Gonzalez Garcia
Dr. Jose Luis Alvarez Vera
Dr. O Oscar Ramirez Arenas
Dra. María Teresa García Lee
Dra. Santa Maricela Ortiz Zepeda
Dr. Jorge Eduardo Espinosa Turcott
Dr. Fernando Pérez Zincer
Dr. Victor Mingura Ledezma
Dr. Karen Daniela Pérez Gomez
Frequently asked questions
What is granulocytopenia?
Granulocytopenia is a below-normal decrease in granulocytes, a type of white blood cell that plays a central role in the body's defense against infections. When their number drops, the body's defenses are compromised.
Which doctor treats granulocytopenia?
Granulocytopenia is usually treated by specialists in hematologist, hematologist.