One major concern of the dental health care worker is thrombocytopenia in patients undergoing antineoplastic therapy because this can lead to an increased risk of infections.

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Thrombocytopenia is a concern for the dental health care worker,not because of an increased risk of infection (seen in agranulocytosis),but because of the increased risk of bleeding.After a cycle of drugs is completed,the effect on the bone marrow increases until the maximum effect is obtained.Dental treatment should be avoided during this time.The white blood cell count is often too low (agranulocytosis),and the chance of infection is great.The platelets may also be low (thrombocytopenia)and bleeding can occur.

One Major Concern of the Dental Health Care Worker Is