Leukopenia and thrombocytopenia in dengue patients presenting in the emergency department of a tertiary center in Nepal: a cross-sectional study

Abstract

Monitoring of warning signs and clinical parameters is important for identifying the progression of dengue infection to the critical phase. Leukopenia and thrombocytopenia are present among many dengue-infected patients presenting in the emergency department. The severity of the disease will usually only be apparent around defervescence, which often coincides with the onset of the critical phase. Leukopenia and thrombocytopenia could indicate progression to severe disease during emergency department admission.