Patient's Query
Hi doctor,
My father is admitted to the hospital as his platelet count is 8000/cumm. The tests for dengue and NS1 are negative. After injection of 4 units of platelets, his platelet count is 12000/cumm. Then after administering 2 and 4 more units, the platelet count was 23000/cumm and 22000/cumm, respectively. Is it normal?
Kindly help.
Hi,
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This is definitely not normal. Even though the dengue antigen is negative, the low platelet count gives suspicion of dengue. The line of management is on the right way. So do not worry. Once the platelet count crosses 25000, we can stop the platelet transfusion. Only frequent follow-up is needed. He will recover soon.
I hope this helps.
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Answered byDr. Chelladurai Pandian Hariharan
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