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Pediatric hematologists and other experts at Mayo Clinic in Rochester practice a multidisciplinary approach to treating white blood cell disorders. Physicians and allied health staff work together to provide exceptional care for the child and support for the family.
White blood cells help the body fight bacterial infections, viruses and fungi. Also called leukocytes, white blood cells are made up of five subtypes, including neutrophils, eosinophils, basophils, monocytes and lymphocytes. The human body normally produces about 100 billion white blood cells each day.
White blood cell disorders include:
Abnormal white blood cell levels can cause serious health problems in children. Treatment depends on the condition and its cause. Pediatric hematology specialists at Mayo Clinic diagnose and treat white blood cell disorders in children. Mayo Clinic is a nationally recognized site for unrelated donor, bone marrow and stem cell transplants.
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