A 20 year male complains of recurrent attacks of sore tthroat since 2 years. The total leukocyte count was 1000/ul. A differential count revealed severe neutropenia. The diagnosis is________________?
Correct answer: A. Agraulocytosis
- A. Agraulocytosis
- B. Infectious mononucleosis
- C. Subleukemic leukemia
- D. Leukoerythroblastic anemia
Explanation
Agranulocytosis denotes severe depletion of granulocytes, especially neutrophils, producing recurrent bacterial infections such as sore throat. The other options do not primarily cause profound isolated neutropenia.
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