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Could Bacterial Infection, Dehydration Cause Low Platelet Count?
my friend was hospitalized with dehydration and low platelets after having a bacterial infection for about a week. She is very weak; she cannot walk. She is 66. Are the low platelets the result of the infection and dehydration or could it be from some other underlying problem?
Tue, 23 Sep 2014
Hi,
Thanks for asking.
Based on your query, my opinion is as follows.
1. Severe bacterial infection could lead to septicemia and low platelet counts.
2. Blood culture is necessary and if severely low, will require platelet transfusion.
3. Dehydration is secondary to fever. Keep her hydrated well.
Hope it helps.
Any further queries, happy to help again.
Thanks for asking.
Based on your query, my opinion is as follows.
1. Severe bacterial infection could lead to septicemia and low platelet counts.
2. Blood culture is necessary and if severely low, will require platelet transfusion.
3. Dehydration is secondary to fever. Keep her hydrated well.
Hope it helps.
Any further queries, happy to help again.
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