What Does Low Lymphocytes Mean?
Low lymphocytes mean fewer adaptive immune cells available to fight infection.
Causes
- HIV/AIDS
- Corticosteroids (prednisone)
- Chemotherapy
- Severe acute infection
- Autoimmune disease
- Malnutrition
- Kidney failure
Infection Risk
- Mild: usually no increased risk
- Severe: increased risk of opportunistic infections
Source: NLM MedlinePlus, American Association for Clinical Chemistry.
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