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Neutropenia, General
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Synonyms
- Neutropenia, Autoimmune
Disorder Subdivisions
- Neutropenia, Chronic Congenital
- Neutropenia, Chronic Idiopathic
- Neutropenia, Cyclic
General Discussion
Severe chronic neutropenia (SCN) is a rare blood disorder characterized by abnormally low levels of certain white blood cells (neutrophils) in the body (neutropenia). Neutrophils play an essential role in fighting bacterial infections by surrounding and destroying invading bacteria (phagocytosis). Symptoms associated with severe chronic neutropenia include recurring fevers, mouth sores (ulcers), and/or inflammation of the tissues that surround and support the teeth (periodontitis). Due to low levels of neutrophils, affected individuals may be more susceptible to recurring infections that, in some cases, may result in life-threatening complications. SCN may last for months or years and can affect both children and adults. Clinicians recognize four forms of the disorder: congenital, cyclical, idiopathic, and autoimmune neutropenia. The term idiopathic is used when severe chronic neutropenia occurs for unknown reasons.
Resources
National Neutropenia Network
PO Box 1693
Brighton
MI
48116
USA
Tel: (810)229-5797
leereeves99@gmail.com
http://www.neutropenianet.org
Severe Chronic Neutropenia International Registry
Plaza 600 Building
600 Stewart Street
Suite 1503
Seattle
WA
98101
USA
Tel: (206)543-9749
Fax: (206)543-3668
800: (800)726-4463
Registry@u.washington.edu
http://www.depts.washington.edu/registry/
NIH/National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute Information Center
P.O. Box 30105
Bethesda
MD
20824-0105
Tel: (301)592-8573
Fax: (301)251-1223
nhlbiinfo@rover.nhlbi.nih.govNeutropenia Support Association, Inc.
971 Corydon Avenue
Winnepeg
Manitoba
R3M 3S7
Canada
Tel: 2044898454
800: 8006638876
stevensl@neutropenia.ca
http://www.neutropenia.ca
Severe Chronic Neutropenia International Registry Australia
2nd Floor Marian House
St. John of God Hospital
1002 Mair Street
Ballarat
3350
AUSTRALIA
Tel: 61-3-5333 4811
Fax: 61-3-5333 4813
scnirau@ballarat.edu.au
http://www.freyja.ballarat.edu.au:8080/~scnirau/
MUMS (Mothers United for Moral Support, Inc) National Parent-to-Parent Network
150 Custer Court
Green Bay
WI
54301-1243
USA
Tel: (920)336-5333
Fax: (920)339-0995
800: (877)336-5333
mums@netnet.net
http://www.netnet.net/mums/
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Last Updated: 5/5/2009
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