Can you go through my dengue test results and explain them to me?

Question

Hi doctor,

I have had a fever (100 to 103 F) for the last two days with chills and aches in the knees and hands. I went to a general physician. She prescribed me Mefkind forte and said that if the fever stays for more than a day, I should go for CBC and dengue antigen. But I have done my CBC and dengue along with the others. I have a doubt about the report. I am sharing with you. Please go through my report.

Answer 1

Hello,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

Your dengue test (NS1) is positive, and the platelet count is normal. You also have mild anemia, most likely due to iron deficiency. Your fasting blood sugar is on the higher side. Please continue to drink plenty of water, as it is the main treatment for dengue infection. Check the platelet count again after two days to see if the platelet count is decreasing, which is very common in dengue infection. Take rest and drink plenty of fluids.

Hope you recover fast and completely from this infection. Regards.

Answer 2

Hello,

Welcome back to icliniq.com.

The platelet count is usually normal in the beginning, and later it starts to decrease. The ESR (erythrocyte sedimentation rate) will be normal in dengue infection. If you would like to repeat the test, I suggest doing the dengue IgM test along with the dengue NS1 and the platelet count after two days. Anyway, the main treatment will be to keep yourself well hydrated with water and fruits.

Regards.