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Does SGPT Level Go High In A Patient Suffering From Dengue?

Hi Doc, I was diagnosed with dengue and was confined to a hospital from Sept 24-Sept 29. During that time my SGPT was high. My sgpt now is 137 which is above normal. My doctor said my liver was affected by the dengue. But am in doubt. Is that possible that the high sgpt is an effect of dengue?
Mon, 23 Nov 2015
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Hi & Welcome.
I can understand your concern.
Yes, SGPT level is raised in patient suffering from Dengue fever.
In addition to thrombocytopenia (low platelet count), leukopenia (low white cell count), the liver enzymes are raised in a patient suffering from Dengue.

Liver dysfunction is frequent in patients with Dengue, developing in approximately one third of patients with typical disease.

The liver enzymes are also raised if there is associated inflammation of the muscles (myositis) while having Dengue.

High SGPT levels are generally present in the first days of clinical infection and peak during the second week of illness.
Hope this clears your doubts.
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Does SGPT Level Go High In A Patient Suffering From Dengue?

Hi & Welcome. I can understand your concern. Yes, SGPT level is raised in patient suffering from Dengue fever. In addition to thrombocytopenia (low platelet count), leukopenia (low white cell count), the liver enzymes are raised in a patient suffering from Dengue. Liver dysfunction is frequent in patients with Dengue, developing in approximately one third of patients with typical disease. The liver enzymes are also raised if there is associated inflammation of the muscles (myositis) while having Dengue. High SGPT levels are generally present in the first days of clinical infection and peak during the second week of illness. Hope this clears your doubts.