I have been experiencing fever that comes and goes with chills. After taking paracetamol and antibiotics, the fever subsides. My blood test shows platelets at 1.6 lakh/cmm. Could you please advise if this could be dengue, or what might be causing these symptoms?

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Dr Ezhilarasan Ml

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6+ Yrs

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A platelet count of 1.6 lakh is normal. Dengue typically causes a drop below 1 lakh. If fever continues with chills and weakness, test for dengue NS1 or IgM, and monitor platelets. Stay hydrated and continue paracetamol as needed.

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Take a CBC Test (Complete Blood Count) Test or Take a DENGUE SEROLOGY RAPID (IgM AND NS1 ANTIGEN) - KA Test

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