A low lymphocyte percentage can lead to a decrease in the body’s immune system and increase the risk of various infections, such as bacterial, viral, and fungal infections, etc. Also, a low lymphocyte percentage can be seen in a variety of malignant hematologic diseases.
Lymphocyte percentage refers to the absolute value of lymphocytes in the blood as a percentage of the total number of white blood cells. A decrease in lymphocyte percentage can be caused by a decrease in the absolute value of lymphocytes, which are an important part of the body’s immune and anti-inflammatory system.
1. If the percentage of lymphocytes decreases due to a decrease in the absolute value of lymphocytes, the patient’s own immunity decreases, which increases the risk of various infections in the human body, such as bacterial, viral, and fungal infections. If the lymphocyte percentage is low but the lymphocyte count is normal, there is no danger.
2. Acute myeloid leukemia, multiple myeloma and other diseases may lead to low lymphocyte counts, and absolute lymphocyte counts may also decrease after chemotherapy for malignant tumors and leukemia; normal people may also experience a temporary mild decrease in lymphocyte counts.
It is recommended that patients with low lymphocyte percentage should consult the hematology department in time, complete the relevant examinations to identify the cause of the disease and treat the cause under the guidance of the physician, and actively prevent the occurrence of infections.