Neutrophilia

Joshua Klemt

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Joshua Klemt

1. Definition

Neutrophilia is the increase in the total count of neutrophil granulocytes in the blood. It is a usual form of granulocytosis and leukocytosis.

Neutrophilia defined by an approximate count above 7,500 cells/µL.

2. Etiology

Bacterial infection
Acute inflammation
Infections
Chronic myelogenous leukemia (CML)
Medication e.g. glucocorticoid
Heart attack
Stress
Hemolysis
other tissue necrosis

3. Left shift

Left shift refers to an increased number of immature neutrophils in the blood can be the result of an severe bacterial infection.

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2024-12-26 19:15:19

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Neutrophilia

Joshua Klemt

Table of Contents

1. Definition

2. Etiology

3. Left shift

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