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ear infection without fever :: Article Creator What To Know About Low White Blood Cell Count (Neutropenia) Medically reviewed by Steffini Stalos, DOMedically reviewed by Steffini Stalos, DO White blood cells are blood cells that are part of the immune system. They are responsible for ingesting, killing, and digesting harmful pathogens like viruses or bacteria. The body's level of white blood cells is usually measured with a blood test to measure the number of neutrophils, a type of white blood cell. When the neutrophil count is too low, it is known as neutropenia. Typically, a low neutrophil count (neutropenia) results in a low white blood cell count, meaning your body does not have enough white blood cells to fight infection. People with a low white blood cell count have lowered immunity levels (immunocompromised). Cancer and cancer treatments are common causes of neutropenia. Other possible causes include chronic (long-term) health c