Study of Dengue Serological Marker and Platelet Counts

Sravanthi Pedada, G. Ratna Kumari

Abstract: Dengue virus is widely distributed throughout the tropics and subtropics. Dengue virus infection has emerged as a notable public health problem in coastal regions. Apart from the dengue specific parameters, platelet count is the only accessory laboratory test available that can support the diagnosis of DHF or DSS. this present work was planned to study Correlation of Platelet count and diagnosis of dengue by IgM ELISA in tertiary care Hospital.

Keywords: Dengue virus, IgM ELISA, platelet count, Thrombocytopenia