Leukocytes are white blood cells that protect the body from infection and other threats. The number of white blood cells can change depending on the condition of the body, such as inflammation or infection. Leukocytopenia is a condition in which the number of leukocytes is reduced, and leukocytosis, on the contrary, is increased. From this article you will learn what leukocytopenia is and what causes it, how to reduce the risk of the disease in children and adults. We will also look at ways to normalize the number of white blood cells in the body.
What are leukocytes?
White blood cells are produced in the bone marrow and are colorless blood cells. Their main task is to protect the body from viruses, bacteria and foreign microorganisms. Leukocytes are divided into three main groups: neutrophils, lymphocytes and monocytes. 1 White blood cells increase or decrease as needed to protect a person.
Leukocytosis is an increase in the number of leukocytes (white blood cells) found in a person's blood. According to some experts, leukocytosis is an adaptive response of the body’s immune system to external aggression. In most cases, leukocytosis is detected when the body fights infectious diseases, as well as intoxications and cancer.
**Leukocyte growth or leukocyte reaction is a phenomenon in which a certain number of leukocytes appears in a certain part of the group (subgroup, subgroup of a subgroup) of people with whom the patient comes into contact. This reaction occurs in various conditions and diseases, such as a specific type