Steroid responsive prolonged thrombocytopenia in dengue.
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2010-02
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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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Dengue hemorrhagic fever, thrombocytopenia
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Bhalla Ashish, Bagga R, Dhaliwal L K, Sharma R, Varma S. Steroid responsive prolonged thrombocytopenia in dengue. Indian Journal of Medical Sciences. 2010 Feb; 64(2) 90-93.