Q. Should I worry about low platelet count with fever if dengue test is negative?

Hi doctor,

My son is 5 years old, and he was suffering from fever, headache and body pain. He also had some rashes on his face and in some parts of the hands and legs. His fever was ranging from 101 to 102.5 degrees Fahrenheit. After a couple of days, on medication, his temperature became normal between 97.5 to 99.5 degrees Fahrenheit and he is fresh now. His platelet count went down to 160000 from 280000 in two days.

His lymphocyte count is high, and neutrophils counts are low. He did not have stools for the past two days, but he passed out stools three times in normal consistency and one time with a loose stool this morning. He is feeling fresh now. We have done NS1 test for Dengue before two days, and it came out negative. Does he require any particular attention to control platelet count or is it normal?

Please suggest.

Thank you doctor,

The count was 280000 platelets per microliter of blood before yesterday and WBC were 7800 WBC per microliter of blood. Now, both are down. But my son is fresh and taking diet usually. His temperature is going down after taking Paracetamol, and it rises again after a gap of six to eight hours. Earlier, it was shooting back within two to three hours of the dose.

Thank you doctor,

His condition got better. But his reports got bad when compared to the past. I am worried.

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After passing stools this morning, he became more fresh and active.

Thank you doctor,

I appreciate your time doctor.

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Now, I feel relaxed after seeing the reports to be normal.

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His blood platelets got increased. But there is a slight fall in WBC and neutrophils. Lymphocytes were little high too. Is this normal? My kid is quite fresh as usual and taking his regular diet.