What is Neutropenia intermittent?
• Neutropenia intermittent: A blood disorder where the level of neutrophils in the blood fluctuates with periods of low neutrophil levels. Neutrophils are the body’s first line of defense against infection and destroy bacteria in the blood. Low levels of neutrophils increases the risk of infection. Ophanet, a consortium of European partners, currently defines a condition rare when it affects 1 person per 2,000. They list Neutropenia intermittent as a “rare disease”.