In dengue, the drop in platelet count is because of the following reasons:
- Platelet count in dengue decreases as it suppresses bone marrow, which is the platelet-producing area.
- Platelet count in dengue decreases because of blood cells affected by the disease.
- Antibodies that are produced during this period lead to massive destruction of platelets in dengue.
What is a normal platelet count in a body?
- In the normal human body, the platelet count in dengue ranges from 1.5 lakh to 4 lakh.
How does a drop in platelet count in cases of dengue manifest? What are the complications?
Patient can be asymptomatic or may have bleeding manifestations, such as:
- Bleeding from gums or nose
- Blood in urine, stools or vomit
- Bleeding under the skin, which might look like bruising
- Major internal organ bleeds in few cases
