Which of the following are causes of leukopenia?
1) Chemotherapy
2) Bone marrow disease
3) Radiation therapy
4) Antibiotics
A)1 and 4 only
B)1, 2, and 3 only
C)2 and 3 only
D)1, 2, and 4 only

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1, 2, and 3 only. Chemotherapy, bone marrow disease, and radiation therapy can all cause leukopenia by damaging bone marrow or directly reducing white blood cell counts. Antibiotics typically do not cause leukopenia, although there are rare exceptions.

Which of the Following Are Causes of Leukopenia