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What Causes Low Platelet Count?
granddaughter had a stem cell transplant a year ago. She got a flu shot in mid Sept. She has been having bruising and we had her cbc checked. Her platelets was low, they are considering a bone marrow aspriation if her cbc shows still low. Could the flu shot in mid sept cause her low platelets?
Thu, 25 Sep 2014
Hi,
Thanks for asking.
Based on your query, my opinion is as follows.
1. No, flu shot would not cause low platelet count normally.
2. However, a live attenuated vaccine or recent viral infection could cause immune thrombocytopenic purpura.
3. Bone marrow biopsy is necessary for confirmation or to evaluate other causes.
Hope it helps.
Any further queries, happy to help again.
Thanks for asking.
Based on your query, my opinion is as follows.
1. No, flu shot would not cause low platelet count normally.
2. However, a live attenuated vaccine or recent viral infection could cause immune thrombocytopenic purpura.
3. Bone marrow biopsy is necessary for confirmation or to evaluate other causes.
Hope it helps.
Any further queries, happy to help again.
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