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==Introduction==
Eosinopaenia refers to a reduction in the normal number of circulating blood [[Eosinophil|eosinophils]].  It ocurs most commonly as part of a [[Stress Leucogram|stress leucocgram]] and in other situations that result in an increase in the circulating concentration of glucocorticoids:

*'''Stress leucogram''', with which [[Neutrophilia|neutrophilia]], [[Monocytosis|monocytosis]] and [[Lymphopenia|lymphopaenia]] would also be expected.  
*'''[[Hyperadrenocorticism]]''' (Cushing's disease) results in a similar pattern due to an increase in endogenous glucocorticoids.
*'''Iatrogenic hyperadrenocorticism''' caused by the administration of corticosteroids, even with the use of topical otic or ophthalmic preparations.


Corticosteroids are thought to exert a depressive effect on lymphocytes which usually stimulate eosinophil production.

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