Thrombocytopenia in Dengue: Interrelationship between Virus and the Imbalance between Coagulation and Fibrinolysis and Inflammatory Mediators

Reflection:

Dengue fever is an infectious disease. It can cause high fevers, headaches, rashes, and pain throughout the body. Although dengue fever can be very painful, it's not usually fatal. Most people who get it start feeling better after several days and recover fully in a couple of weeks but when it is associated with thrombocytopenia, then it is really life threatening. Thrombocytopenia can occur by four general mechanisms: (1) decreased production of platelets, (2) consumption of circulating platelets, (3) sequestration of platelets, and (4) increased destruction of circulating platelets or megakaryocytes. WI this this will remind us to be cautious every time we go outdoors. Keep the bugs away , Wear long-sleeve shirts and long pants, Treat clothes with repellents like permethrin, Use EPA-registered mosquito repellent like DEET. Consider using mosquito netting if you will be in any areas with many mosquitoes.

Name: Sittiejamelah M. Manguindanao

BSMT 3B – ImmunoHematology