Persistent thrombocytopenia after Dengue hemorrhagic fever.
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A 9-month-old boy presented with history of high grade fever for five days, hypotension, soft hepatomegaly and malena. Investigations revealed a hematocrit of 53.4% and platelet count of 58,000 per cubic mm. DHF was confirmed serologically by dengue specific IgM and IgG antibodies by ELISA test. The child recovered in 10 days; however, thrombocytopenia persisted (platelet count: 12,000/mm3). A bone marrow aspirate, performed on 26th day of illness, suggested adequate megakaryocytes.
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عنوان ژورنال:
- Indian pediatrics
دوره 43 11 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2006