Leukopenia is a condition characterized by a decrease in white blood cells. what effect does leukopenia have on the body's ability to fight infection?

1 leukopenia increases the body's ability to fight infection.
2 leukopenia decreases the body's ability to fight infection.
3 leukopenia has no effect on the body's ability to fight infection.
4 leukopenia increases the body's ability to fight infection at certain times and decreases it at other times.