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Posted On : 18 Apr 2003
What is the cause of relative leucopenia in typhoid fever?
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a.reza esteghamati
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bone marrow supresion
21 years ago
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Dr Ferro Raul
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Typhoid bacteria possess a capsular polysacharide that retards ingestion of the bacteria by the macrophages as a result of which neutrophils are not mobilised leading to relative neutropenia.
22 years ago




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