Los glóbulos blancos combaten las infecciones virales y bacterianas en el cuerpo. Tener muy pocos glóbulos blancos se llama leucopenia, una condición que pone a una persona en riesgo de contraer infecciones. Tener demasiados glóbulos blancos se llama leucocitosis y esto significa que puede haber una infección presente. Ambas afecciones pueden ser causadas por una serie de enfermedades y, por lo general, ambas se diagnostican mientras un médico realiza análisis de sangre relacionados con otra afección sospechosa.
Departments and Programs Who Treat This Condition
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Cancer Center
An oncology department providing a full spectrum of cancer care, including diagnosis, personalized treatment planning, medical and radiation oncology, and supportive care to guide…
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Blood Cancer Program
A program within the Cancer Center providing diagnosis and treatment for blood cancers, including leukemia, lymphoma, and multiple myeloma, with advanced therapies and coordinated…
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Benign Hematology Program
A program providing diagnosis and treatment for benign (non-cancerous) blood disorders, including anemia, thrombosis, hemophilia, ITP, TTP, and HIT, with specialized care to manag…
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Hematology-Oncology (Pediatrics)
A team led by a pediatric hematologist that provides evaluation and treatment for children diagnosed with pediatric blood disorders, including anemia, clotting conditions, sickle…