The causes of neutropenia include:

• Problem with neutrophil formation in the bone marrow
• Destruction of neutrophils outside the bone marrow
• Infection
• Nutritional deficiency

Causes of decreased production of neutrophils include:

• Having an issue with bone marrow production from birth (congenital)
• Illnesses affecting the bone marrow such as leukemia
• Radiation
• Chemotherapy

Infections that can cause neutropenia include:

• Bacterial and fungal infections

Supportive Treatment

• Antibiotics
• Antifungal
• GCSF

Definitive Line of Treatment

• Depends on the cause

Neutropenia patients must prevent infections to stay safe. Certain precautions that are to be taken include:

• Proper hygiene. Washing your hands now and then, practicing rigorous dental care, such as regular tooth brushing and flossing.
• Limiting contact with sick people.
• Limiting contact with sick people.
• Always wear shoes
• Disinfecting cuts and scrapes and covering them with a bandage
• Instead of using a razor, use an electric shaver
• Do not touch animal waste and, when possible, avoid touching infants’ diapers
• Limit intake of unpasteurized dairy products; undercooked meat; and raw fruits, vegetables, grains, nuts, and honey
• Avoid using hot tubs, ponds, and rivers
• Having boiled water and edibles
• Eating well-cooked food
• Avoid crowded places/public health places