People diagnosed with Neutropenia should avoid getting an infection by observing proper hygiene, keeping clean surroundings, and avoiding crowded public places where they may be exposed to a whole range of germs, viruses and bacteria. They should also avoid exposing themselves to other people who are sick to prevent any contamination. 

Other ways of preventing infection while neutropenic include wearing sunscreen, taking proper care of teeth and gums, avoiding contact sports which may cause cuts or injuries, avoiding the use of rectal suppositories, tampons, and even sexual intercourse.

NEUTROPENIA PROGNOSIS
There is an excellent prognosis for Neutropenia. Patients' recovery will depend on how severe the complications are. Usually, only 21% of patients incur serious complications, and recovery is even faster if the disease is diagnosed and treated immediately. In cancer patients suffering from Neutropenia due to chemotherapy treatments, the mortality rate is 4 to 30%.

Scientists at the Northwest Hepatitis C Resource Center working on Neutropenia Prevention have recently found that using an alternative treatment combination of ribavirin, pegylated interferon, erthropoietin and ganulocyte colony-stimulating factor can control anemia and Neutropenia during anti-hepatitis C therapy.

The use of acupuncture is another alternative therapy undertaken by the NESA Acupuncture Research Collaborative to reduce Neutropenia brought about by chemotherapy treatments in women diagnosed with gynecological disorders like ovarian cancer.