Autoimmune Disorders
Some autoimmune diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis and lupus would also be the cause of leukopenia. It will signal the body or immune system to mistakenly attack and get rid of your own white blood cells rather than other foreign invaders. This eventually results in a decreased number of blood cells. Your doctor would prescribe steroids to decrease the function of your immune system. However, it can also increase the risk of suffering from other infections. Thus, it is important to combine with other treatment options to reduce the possibilities. In severe cases, intravenous immunoglobulin or antibodies would be necessary. [8]
