Dengue fever of 102 since 6 days

2021-10-01 16:39:09
Hi , My brother is having dengue fever since 6 days. Fever has not come down and is between 100-102 and platelets are at 47k Is having fever in dengue for 7 days common ???he is hosptilised currently
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47 k platlet is very low . understood your concern  and noted the problem as well .I need to ask few more details to make a diagnosis and start treatment and advice which suits you. Pl consult me on Practo , so that I can help you better.book a time slot as per your convenience for consultation.

Answered2021-10-02 03:13:58

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Medication under prescription is advisable

Answered2021-10-02 02:08:26

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Kindly discuss for your concern Need to be evaluated further

Answered2021-10-01 16:49:30

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Ya it's common to have high grade fever and platelet count will drop after 1 week of illness.. Let him be in hospital for better care. If some other bacterial infection which is super imposed on dengue then he needs antibiotics as well.

Answered2021-10-01 17:49:44

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Let him be in the hospital for proper management

Answered2021-10-01 16:45:34

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He is having complicated dengue fever. Platelet countvto be monitored. Platelet transfusion will be required ID count goes below 10K or there is bleeding Persisting fever can be seen afterv7 days also. Fever is the body response against an infection.

Answered2021-10-01 16:44:51

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