PLATELET COUNT PROFILE IN CHILDREN DIAGNOSED WIYH DENGUE FEVER ON THE THIRD TO FIFTH DAY
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Abstract
Dengue Fever is a disease caused by the Dengue virus, transmitted through the bite of Aedes aegypti and Aedes albopictus mosquitoes. Dengue fever can affect anyone, including children, who are particularly vulnerable to this illness. A significant drop in platelet count in patients is due to the increased destruction of platelets by the reticuloendothelial system. Thrombocytopenia, typically occurring on the third or fourth day of illness, aids in the diagnosis of dengue fever. This study aims to examine the pattern of platelet count in children with dengue fever based on the day of fever. The research is a retrospective study, reviewing the medical records of pediatric dengue patients treated at RSU Hermina Arcamanik between March and April 2024. A total of 30 pediatric patients were included. The majority of dengue cases were observed in male patients (18 respondents) and in the age group ≤ 5 years (13 respondents). The average platelet count on the fourth day of illness was approximately 85,770/mm³