What is it about?
We followed 146 patients with dengue and measured blood counts and platelet-related indices over time. Half had mild, 32.9% moderate and 17.1% severe thrombocytopenia at diagnosis; 76% had normal platelet counts by day 10. A lower platelet count at diagnosis was strongly associated with a greater likelihood of hospital admission.
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Why is it important?
Dengue can cause rapidly changing platelet levels and serious illness. A simple platelet count at presentation may help clinicians identify higher-risk patients, plan monitoring and admission decisions, and recognise recovery through improving platelet trends.
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From my perspective, this work matters because Dengue can cause rapidly changing platelet levels and serious illness. I hope the findings support further research and informed, evidence-based decisions.
Yasar Yousafzai
Khyber Medical University
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This page is a summary of: Relationship of Hematological Indices with the Outcome of Dengue Infection, Pakistan Journal of Medical and Health Sciences, August 2024, Lahore Medical and Dental College,
DOI: 10.53350/pjmhs020241885.
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