Pediatr. praxi. 2026;27(3):148-151 | DOI: 10.36290/ped.2026.024

Neutropenia - a practical guide

MUDr. Veronika Fiamoli, Ph.D.
Oddělení dětské hematologie a biochemie Fakultní nemocnice Brno

Neutropenia is one of the most common hematological findings in children. In the pediatric population, immune-mediated neutropenias predominate, which are transient with variable neutrophil levels, mostly without severe clinical manifestations and may remain under the care of a pediatrician. The most common units of acquired neutropenia include autoimmune neutropenia, parainfectious neutropenia, neonatal neutropenia, and drug-induced neutropenia and neutropenia due to nutritional deficiencies. In contrast, congenital neutropenias, which manifest during the first months of life, are persistent and are accompanied by profound neutropenia with severe infections and belong under the care of a hematological center.

Keywords: acquired neutropenia, hereditary neutropenia, autoimmune neutropenia, children.

Accepted: June 22, 2026; Published: July 1, 2026  Show citation

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