What does a low eosinophils indicate?
Low eosinophil counts may indicate:
- Cushing's syndrome
- Stress
- Splenomegaly (enlarged spleen)
- Iron-deficiency anemia
- Vitamin B12 deficiency
- Copper deficiency
- Hyperthyroidism
- Certain medications (such as corticosteroids, beta-blockers, and chemotherapy drugs)
- Certain infections (such as HIV, tuberculosis, and parasitic infections)
- Certain types of cancer (such as leukemia and lymphoma)
- Addison's disease
- Malnutrition
- Bone marrow disorders
