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5. Infection

White blood cells are a crucial and vital part of the body's defense system. They help protect the body from many harmful organisms. In Myelofibrosis, the tissues responsible for producing white blood cells are replaced by fibrous tissue. This makes the bone marrow produce less White blood cells. That is why myelofibrosis patients have a low immunity and are more likely to get sick than normal people.

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