thrombocytopenia
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thrombocytopenia (countable and uncountable, plural thrombocytopenias)
(hematology) An abnormally low number of platelets in the blood.
Synonym: thrombopenia
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Also, bone marrow depression (inducing leukopenia and thrombocytopenia), and acute kidney and liver failure have been reported.
Other laboratory findings in Lassa fever include lymphopenia (low white blood cell count), thrombocytopenia (low platelets), and elevated aspartate aminotransferase levels in the blood.
Consider administration of platelet concentrates in cases where thrombocytopenia is present or long-acting antiplatelet drugs have been used.
Can thrombocytopenia (low platelet count) be cared for at home?
Can thrombocytopenia (low platelet count) be prevented?
Medical treatment for any underlying cause of thrombocytopenia plays a key role in its treatment if at all possible.