Question 1

My 5 years 4 months old daughter, weighing 19 kg, has been having fever. We visited the hospital and the doctor advised CALPAL if fever is more than 101F and MEFTHAL P if more than 101F, and asked us to revisit after 2 days if the fever persisted. The fever has been on and off with medicine. We consulted the doctor again. She prescribed an antibiotic syrup (ZIPRAX 100) and suggested a CBC test. The results are mostly normal, but the platelet count is 1.20 L/mm (I understand the normal range should be 1.5 to 4 L/mm). Today, my daughter is also feeling dull. What should be done?

Question 2

What could be the reason for a sudden surge in platelet count?

Question 3

My mother had a fever 5 days ago. She was tested for viral fever, which was negative. Her fever subsided in 3 days, but her platelet count has been dropping daily:
Day 1: WBC 1800, Platelets 1.9 lakh
Day 2: WBC 3000, Platelets 1.37 lakh
Day 3: WBC 3900, Platelets 1.11 lakh
Today: WBC 4800, Platelets 0.84 lakh

Her WBC is now normal, but the platelet count continues to decrease. She received an injection of Tazira Lyo 4.5 mg today.

Should we admit her to the hospital? What action should we take?

Does a platelet count of 401 mean I am at risk for blood clots?

No, a low platelet count reduces the body's ability to stop bleeding.

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