<prompt> What is the absolute neutrophil count in a patient with severe neutrophill depletion?1002505001000  <response>: Absolute neutrophil count in severe neutropenia is less than 500 cells microL. Also know: In mild neutropenia, absolute neutrophil count is between 1000 to 1500 cellsmicroL. In moderate neutropenia, absolute neutrophil count is between 500 to 1000 cellsmicroL. In chronic neutropenia, absolute neutrophil count is less than 500 for more than 6 months. Neutropenic children are at greatest danger of developing infection with Staphylococci or with gram negative enteric organism. Ref: Oskis Pediatrics: Principles And Practice By Julia A. McMillan, 4th edn, page 1713 