Citation
Devaraj, Navin Kumar
(2020)
Discharging dengue fever patients with low platelets can be safe.
Bangladesh Journal of Medical Science, 19 (4).
760 - 762.
ISSN 2223-4721; ESSN: 2076-0299
Abstract
This is an interesting case of Mr MS who presented with 7 days of fever, loss of appetite and lethargy. Physical examination was unremarkable. Investigation revealed a very low platelet of 11 x 109/L and haematocrit of 46%. He was managed as outpatient and recovered well despite this alarming low platelet level, proving not all dengue fever patients ,especially those with no warning signs and clinically well, needs hospital admission.
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| Item Type: | Article |
|---|---|
| Divisions: | Faculty of Medicine and Health Science |
| DOI Number: | https://doi.org/10.3329/bjms.v19i4.46638 |
| Publisher: | Ibn Sina Medical College |
| Keywords: | Dengue fever; Safe discharge; Low platelets |
| Depositing User: | Ms. Nuraida Ibrahim |
| Date Deposited: | 27 Dec 2021 01:30 |
| Last Modified: | 27 Dec 2021 01:30 |
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| URI: | http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/88479 |
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