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What Causes High Platelet Count During Typhoid Infection?
I was suffering from typhoid, now after taking antibiotics for 10 days I am ok, now no fever is there, my doctor told me to get my platelet count tested.It is higher than normal range.Could you please suggest why is it so,is it due to regular intake of antibiotic or any other reason?
Mon, 12 May 2014
Fifteen to 25% of persons who suffer from typhoid fever have leucopenia (low WBC count). However, majority have normal WBC counts. In some patients, such as children, the WBC count may be in fact elevated.
Other findings such as elevated values on liver function tests, high platelet count are non-specific findings. Your elevated platelet count is not due to your antibiotic intake.
Other findings such as elevated values on liver function tests, high platelet count are non-specific findings. Your elevated platelet count is not due to your antibiotic intake.
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