Leukopenia is a condition characterized by a decrease in white blood cells. What effect does leukopenia have on the body's ability to fight infection?

White blood cells help the immune system recognize and fight infectious organisms. Leukopenia means there are fewer white blood cells, so the body has fewer cells available to defend against infection. Therefore, leukopenia decreases the body's ability to fight infection.

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