IJSR International Journal of Scientific Research 2277-8179 Indian Society for Health and Advanced Research ijsr-5-9-015 Original Research Paper A study of clinical profile, causes and complications of fever with thrombocytopenia SureshDr. 1 ShankerDr. 2 LokeshDr. 3 BalakrishnaDr. 2 M.D General Medicine, MGMC&RI M.D General Medicine, MGMC&RI, Puducherry M.D General Medicine, Associate professor 9 2016 5 9 40 41 Abstract

Fever is the most common presentation among all diseases.

Methods: This study was done in 100 patients who were admitted in Department of General Medicine, MGMC&RI. Patients were evaluated with detailed history, physical examination, routine and specific investigations being done to know the cause and the complications and were treated accordingly.

Results: Out of 100 patients, infections were the most common causes. Among these, dengue (43%) was the leading cause, followed by scrub typhus (20%), malaria (18%) and enteric fever (8%) and others 2%. Incidence is more in males than females; more among the younger age group. Complications were more in elderly females and death was reported in three patients.

Conclusion: In our study of fever with thrombocytopenia common cause is infections and more in younger age group and in males. Though complications are few, significant number of patients had complications.

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