A common presentation of many febrile and non-febrile illnesses in children is thrombocytopenia. Though the etiological profile and presentation of thrombocytopenia vary among children, the main causes include increased platelet destruction, decreased platelet production, or excessive platelet sequestration. Among infective causes, viral infections like dengue are generally the commonest ones. Other non-dengue infections include fungal and bacterial infections (gram-negative), enteric fever, malaria, and malignancies. What more does it entail?
How can it be managed? Join Dr. Emine Rahiman for an exclusive MasterSeries session “ Thrombocytopenia in Children ” on 2 nd November 2022 at 3:00 PM IST. Session Highlights: Thrombocytopenia: Causes, types, and diagnosis Case Discussions with management protocol Treatment algorithm for thrombocytopenia When to suspect immune dysfunction or…
