Thrombocytopenia as an Indicator of Malaria in Adult Population. (2nd July 2012)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Khan, Shiraz Jamal; Abbass, Yasir; Marwat, Mumtaz Ali
• Other Names: Valecha Neena Academic Editor.
• Is Part Of: Malaria research and treatment. Volume 2012(2012)
• Publication Date: 2012-07-02
• Subjects: Malaria -- Periodicals; Malaria -- Research -- Periodicals; Malaria -- Treatment -- Periodicals; Malaria -- Prevention -- Periodicals; 616.9362005
• DOI: 10.1155/2012/405981
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2090-8075

Abstract

Abstract : Objectives . To evaluate the predictive value of thrombocytopenia in malaria. Patients and Methods . It was a prospective observational study on all febrile patients with thrombocytopenia presenting to the Medical Unit of Hayat Abad Medical Complex during November 2008 to November 2010. Results . Of the total of 228 patients with fever and thrombocytopenia, 121 patients (53%) proved to be suffering from malaria. Of them 82 patients (68%) had falciparum malaria while 39 patients (32%) had vivax infection. Of these 121 patients, platelet counts ranged between 25, 000 and 150, 000/dL with a mean value of 101, 000/dL (SD ± 47, 500 ) and a median of 75, 000/dL. Of the 107 patients who were not suffering from malaria, the counts ranged between 10, 000 and 150, 000/dL with a mean value of 58, 000/dL (SD ± 54, 000 ) and median of 50, 000/dL. Conclusions . The presence of thrombocytopenia may be a predictor of malaria in adult population.