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* Neutrophilia is an increase in the number of neutrophils in the blood.
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==Introduction==
* Neutrophilia is an increase in the number of [[Neutrophil|neutrophils]] in the blood.
* Neutrophilia is often accompanied by the release of substantial numbers of immature neutrophils into the blood stream.
* Neutrophilia is often accompanied by the release of substantial numbers of immature neutrophils into the blood stream.
** Do not have segmented nuclei.
** Do not have segmented nuclei.
** When the percentage of these immature forms is high, it is referred to as a "left shift".
** When the percentage of these immature forms is high, it is referred to as a "left shift".
==Causes of Neutrophilia==
Purulent Foci:
Purulent Foci:
* Purulent foci and abscesses in the body produce substantial neutrophilia.
* Purulent foci and abscesses in the body produce substantial neutrophilia.
[[Category:Inflammation]]
[[Category:Inflammation]][[Category:To Do - Blood]]