Leaf River (Illinois) The Leaf River is a tributary of the Rock River, about 31 miles (50 km) long, in northwestern Illinois in the United States. Via the Rock, it is part of the Mississippi River watershed.
Follow Following Unfollow Pending Disabled. A answered. Adult acute myeloid leukemia affects the body by disrupting the normal balance of blood cells in the body. Reduced levels of white blood cells, which normally defend the body from infection, can lead to higher chances of catching secondary diseases.
Acute leukemia can be further divided into two types based on the type of white blood cell involved. Acute lymphocytic leukemia affects lymphoid cells, while acute myelogenous leukemia affects myeloid cells. Vincristine is used to treat any type of acute leukemia in adults and children.