Duffy-null Phenotype-associated Neutropenia Is the Most Common Etiology for Leukopenia/Neutropenia Referrals to A Tertiary Children ’s Hospital

Duffy-null phenotype-associated neutropenia was present in 77.7% of leukopenia/neutropenia referrals to our center in Detroit with a high prevalence in Yemeni (96.6%), African-American (91%), and non-Yemeni Middle Eastern (52.9% patients. Greater availability of Duffy typing in patients with neutropenia but without recurrent/frequent/serious infections may lessen the need for additional consultations and investigations.
Source: The Journal of Pediatrics - Category: Pediatrics Authors: Tags: Brief Reports Source Type: research