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What Does This Blood Test Result For Influenza Indicate?

My niece has been hospitalized for what they said was influenza 2...blood work came back, her blood palette is very low and it s breaking down her immune system. ..they say there is an underlying problem, but can t figure it out...any idea what it could br...much appreciated. Thank you
Wed, 25 May 2016
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Hi thanks for contacting HCM....

Your platelet count is low...
First do your blood peripheral smear examination...
If shows giant platelet then platelet destruction might be the cause and Bernard soulier disease has to be diagnosed...
PS also reveal malaria if present....

In dengue also platelet can be low....
Serological test for dengue diagnosis can be done....
Platelet function analysis also can be done to reveal platelet function abnormality....

According to your physical examination investigation guided...
Temporary viral infection also can affect platelet count.....
Drink more water and papaiya....
Consult physician for examination...

Take care.

Dr.Parth
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What Does This Blood Test Result For Influenza Indicate?

Hi thanks for contacting HCM.... Your platelet count is low... First do your blood peripheral smear examination... If shows giant platelet then platelet destruction might be the cause and Bernard soulier disease has to be diagnosed... PS also reveal malaria if present.... In dengue also platelet can be low.... Serological test for dengue diagnosis can be done.... Platelet function analysis also can be done to reveal platelet function abnormality.... According to your physical examination investigation guided... Temporary viral infection also can affect platelet count..... Drink more water and papaiya.... Consult physician for examination... Take care. Dr.Parth