Persistent thrombocytopenia following dengue shock syndrome

Indian J Pediatr. 2008 Jan;75(1):82-3. doi: 10.1007/s12098-008-0014-9.

Abstract

Though thrombocytopenia is one of the hallmarks of dengue hemorrhagic fever/ dengue shock syndrome, persistence of the same is rare. We report an 11 year-old child with dengue shock syndrome, who developed persistent thrombocytopenia. The possible mechanisms are discussed.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adrenal Cortex Hormones / administration & dosage
  • Child
  • Drug Therapy, Combination
  • Fatal Outcome
  • Glucocorticoids / administration & dosage
  • Humans
  • Isotonic Solutions / administration & dosage
  • Male
  • Platelet-Rich Plasma
  • Respiratory Distress Syndrome / virology*
  • Ringer's Lactate
  • Severe Dengue / complications*
  • Severe Dengue / diagnosis
  • Severe Dengue / therapy
  • Thrombocytopenia / diagnosis
  • Thrombocytopenia / therapy
  • Thrombocytopenia / virology*

Substances

  • Adrenal Cortex Hormones
  • Glucocorticoids
  • Isotonic Solutions
  • Ringer's Lactate