A Study of Clinical and Laboratory Profile  of Fever with Thrombocytopenia and its  Outcome During Hospital Stay

Dr H S Dash; Dr P Ravikiran; Dr G. Swarnalatha

Volume : II, Issue : XI, November - 2013

A Study of Clinical and Laboratory Profile of Fever with Thrombocytopenia and its Outcome During Hospital Stay

Dr H S Dash, Dr P Ravikiran, Dr G. Swarnalatha

Abstract :

Fever with thrombocytopenia is a common condition that is associated with an increased risk of morbidity and mortality.The study was designed to assess the etiology and outcome of fever with thrombocytopenic patients which is of great value in determining the proper investigations and prognosis in those patients.100 cases were included in the study. Detailed examination of various systems was done. Routine investigations was done, Specific and Special investigations(Blood &Urine culture;Widal;Antigen test for malaria;IgM ELISA Leptospira;IgM ELISA Dengue;Bone marrow aspiration/biposy etc.,) were done as and when indicated. From this study it was observed that infections were the commonest cause(98%) and among infections malaria was the common cause(45%) because of seasonal and regional variations. Definitive increase in platelet count was noted after the underlying cause was treated. There were 22% mortality and Septicemia accounted for 77% of mortality in our study followed by malaria 18%, dengue 5%