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In what conditions can the neutrophil count be at an absolute low?

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What does it mean when neutrophils are at an absolute low (1.3)?

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  • An absolute low count of neutrophils, which are the body's immune cells can occur post-infection mostly viral, as well as in bone marrow diseases and post-chemotherapy.

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