Steroid responsive prolonged thrombocytopenia in dengue.
Indian J Med Sci
; 2010 Feb; 64(2) 90-93
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ABSTRACT
Prolonged thrombocytopenia in a usual case of dengue virus infection is uncommon. Dengue-related thrombocytopenia is self-limiting and responds within 3-5 days. An underlying immunological disorder may be responsible for delayed return of platelet count to a normal level. We present a case of prolonged thrombocytopenia in a case of dengue hemorrhagic fever. The response to steroids suggests a possible immunological dysfunction.
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Main subject:
Steroids
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Thrombocytopenia
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Female
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Humans
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Adult
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Severe Dengue
Language:
En
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Indian J Med Sci
Year:
2010
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Article