What is the clinical term for an abnormally low number of neutrophils in the blood?
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Correct answer: Neutropenia
Neutropenia is a condition where the absolute neutrophil count is dangerously low. This significantly increases a patient's susceptibility to opportunistic bacterial and fungal infections.
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