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What Causes Sudden Fall Of Platelets After Treatment For Malaria?

my boyfriend platelets counts has suddenly lowered down .. he is also suffering from malaria 2 days before it has lowered down to 35000 and after today's test it has increased to 49000... is this is matter is to that worried about?.. n why his platelets has decreased in such level??
Fri, 2 Jan 2015
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Hi,
Thanks for asking.
Based on your query, my opinion is as follows.
1. The platelet count in malaria is reduced mainly due to reduced production. Its one of the common finding in malarial infection.
2. Even though platelet count is low, bleeding is rarely seen and not to be worried about.
3. Now that its improving, not to worry. If the count were to fall less than 10,000, then internal bleeding possibility is present and needs to be looked into.
4. Complete the course of antimalarials. Anybody around, with fever, chills and rigors should get the malarial card test or peripheral smear done. Use mosquito repellents or liquids or screen.
Hope it helps.
Any further queries, happy to help again.
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What Causes Sudden Fall Of Platelets After Treatment For Malaria?

Hi, Thanks for asking. Based on your query, my opinion is as follows. 1. The platelet count in malaria is reduced mainly due to reduced production. Its one of the common finding in malarial infection. 2. Even though platelet count is low, bleeding is rarely seen and not to be worried about. 3. Now that its improving, not to worry. If the count were to fall less than 10,000, then internal bleeding possibility is present and needs to be looked into. 4. Complete the course of antimalarials. Anybody around, with fever, chills and rigors should get the malarial card test or peripheral smear done. Use mosquito repellents or liquids or screen. Hope it helps. Any further queries, happy to help again.