23 Apr
Cytopenias – III. Neutropenia
A. Neutropenia occurs in half of all patients with advanced HIV infection. Causes include myelosuppressive medications, opportunistic infections or neoplasms, HIV-induced myelosuppression, deficient production of myeloid growth-stimulating factors, and depletion of hematopoietic progenitor cells. B. Neutropenia may cause an increased incidence of infections, hospitalization, decreased survival, and discontinuation of medications (or use of suboptimal dosages).