What are the causes of thrombocytopenia in dengue?
Thrombocytopenia in Dengue The platelet count drops in dengue because dengue virus • Damages bone marrow where production of platelets takes place. • Develops hypocellularity of reduces megakaryocyte maturation. • Activates coagulopathy process where platelet consumption occurs. • Activates complement system • Develop anti-platelet antibodies that cause lysis of platelets