A common presentation of many febrile and non-febrile illnesses in children is thrombocytopenia. Though the etiological profile and presentation of thrombocytopenia varies 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 most common ones. Other non-dengue infections include fungal and bacterial infections (gram-negative), enteric fever, malaria, and malignancies.
Want to know what more it entails and how can it be managed? Join Dr. Emine Rahiman for an exclusive session on “Thrombocytopenia in Children” on 8 th December 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…
