Title: Abnormal Platelets Indices is Significant Hematological Parameters as a Prognostic & Recovery Tool of Plasmodium Vivex Malaria for Acute Disease with Illness

Author: Dr Akshay Surana (MD Pathology)

 DOI:  https://dx.doi.org/10.18535/jmscr/v5i4.222

Abstract

Aims & Objectives: Reduced the morbidity and mortality of malaria due to plasmodium vivex Reduced the incidence of plasmodium vivex induced acute illness and prevent the complication.

Material & Methods: Blood was collected in a sterile EDTA containing tube and processed following our established laboratory protocol .A complete blood counting including HB%, PCV, Red cell indices, platelet count with platelets indices MPV and total white cell count and differential was done by Automated blood cell counter and peripheral blood smear examination by thin film and thick film. The all cell count indices including RBC, WBC count with differential along with platelets count was further confirmed by manual oil immersion smear study method. Peripheral smears study was done with field A and B stain and leishman stain.

Conclusion: Thrombocytopenia is one of the most common complications of the P. vivax malaria and as a prognostic indicator of acute illness of malaria. Thrombocytopenia with  raised Mean platelets volume  hematological parameter is a adequate  prognostic & diagnostic tool for acute illness and parasitimic index

Keyword: Mean platelets volume  Thrombocytopenia Platelets aggregation.

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Dr Akshay Surana (MD)

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