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Laboratory Findings — Critical Phase

laboratory finidngs in dengue stages

Laboratory Findings

The critical phase usually can be identified by

 

  • Onset of defervescence
  • A rapid decline in platelet count but with a rise in HCT
  • Leukopenia for about 24 hours, before platelet drop
  • Warning signs

 

Select the links below for more information on the figure, Laboratory Findings.

        

Laboratory Findings in Critical Phase

 

Temperature              White blood cells (WBC)

Platelets                   Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)

Hematocrit (HCT)        Immunoglobulin M (IgM)

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