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Taking care with infections
If your white blood cell levels drop during treatment, you are more likely to catch colds or more serious infections that need treatment in hospital.
How to reduce your risk |
When to seek medical help |
To prevent the spread of infection:
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Contact your doctor or go to the nearest hospital emergency department immediately if you experience one or more of the following symptoms:
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