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Which patient is at a higher risk of developing an infection?

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Correct Incorrect Leukopenia refers to a condition in which a person has a reduced number of white blood cells (leukocytes), which play a crucial role in fighting infections.

Which patient is at a higher risk of developing an infection?

• A patient with low white blood cell count
• A patient recently diagnosed with diabetes
• A patient who has just had orthopedic surgery
• A patient on broad-spectrum antibiotics