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Dengue & Platelets: The Truth | Dr. K. C. Misra | CARE Hospitals, Banjara Hills
Dengue & Platelets: The Truth Not every drop in platelet count needs a transfusion. In fact, in most dengue cases, patients don’t bleed even if platelets fall below normal levels.As explained by Dr. K. C. Misra, Sr. Consultant & HOD – Critical Care, CARE Hospitals, Banjara Hills, platelets are only given if:The patient is actively bleedingPlatelet count drops extremely low (less than 20,000–5,000)Otherwise, transfusion does not help and platelets quickly fall again.Don’t panic at numbers. Trust evidence-based care.#CAREHospitals #CAREHospitalsBanjaraHills #DengueAwareness #CriticalCare #Platelets #MythBusting #DrKCMishra #StaySafe