By increasing your body's production of white blood cells, this growth factor can decrease your risk of developing an infection. Growth factors are administered by injection. Once your white blood cell count has returned to a normal level, the injections will be stopped. If you develop an infection, your doctor will order medications to treat it. If you require IV medications, you may be able to remain at home and have the medications administered by specially trained nurses.
Some patients require admission to the hospital in order to effectively treat their infection.
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