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Platelet count reduced during Dengue
My family member has dengue for last 5 days and his he has recovered from fever now but platelet count is 31000. Should I admit him in the hospital? He has no pain or vomiting or any other issues. What do you suggest?
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Dr. Abhishek Goyal
General Physician
14 yrs exp
Gurgaon
Yes Platelet counts are low.
Hospitalisation depends upon the condition of Patient not just Platelet count.
Get a repeat CBC done to see the trend of counts.
Next Steps
Come in the OPD asap
Health Tips
Have lots of liquids
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