Neutropenia: when and when not to treat
Trowbridge, A.A.
Postgraduate Medicine 61(4): 208-215
1977
ISSN/ISBN: 0032-5481 PMID: 403516 Document Number: 122013
When the number of neutrophils is substantially lower than normal or their function is impaired, the patient is at increased risk of infection. Antibiotic therapy is indicated only when infection is apparent.
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