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The process of blood cell formation in the bone marrow.
It gives rise to lymphocytes, including T cells and B cells.
Neutrophils, lymphocytes, monocytes, eosinophils, basophils.
Neutrophils respond primarily to bacterial infections, while eosinophils target parasitic infections.
40-70% of white blood cells.
Infections, leukemia, and physiological reactions like pregnancy.
An increase in neutrophil count, often due to infections or inflammation.
Cytoplasmic inclusions in neutrophils seen during infections.
It indicates an increase in immature neutrophils due to acute infection.
Allergic reactions, parasitic infections, and certain hematological diseases.
An increase in lymphocyte count, often due to viral infections.
ALL primarily affects lymphoid cells, while AML affects myeloid cells.
Fatigue, fever, bruising, and frequent infections.
A genetic abnormality associated with chronic myeloid leukemia.
Most common in children, especially under 10 years old.
They phagocytize pathogens and present antigens to T cells.
They produce antibodies in response to antigens.
Their presence indicates a failure of normal blood cell maturation.
Increased destruction, decreased production, or loss via the GI tract.
Often presents as a mediastinal mass in teenagers.
Varies based on age, WBC count, and genetic factors.