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* Neutropenia is a reduction in numbers of [[Neutrophils|neutrophils]] circulating in the blood.
* Occurs with:
** Infections caused by Gram-negative organisms.
*** Cause by the effects of their endotoxins.
** Factors that destroy their formation in the [[Bone Marrow - Anatomy & Physiology|bone marrow]].
** For example
*** Radiation
*** Toxins affecting bone marrow functions
**** E.g. Bracken
*** Some viruses
**** E.g. Parvovirus and Infectious Canine Hepatitis
*** Tumours that replace or displace normal [[Bone Marrow - Anatomy & Physiology|bone marrow]].
[[Category:Inflammation]][[Category:To Do - Blood]]