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- Dengue fever can cause low platelet counts (thrombocytopenia), which increases the risk of bleeding and death.
- A 35-year-old man exhibited dengue symptoms, including fever and nosebleeds, and had a significant drop in platelet count.
- The use of papaya leaf extract helped improve his platelet count from 30,650 to 120,320 over 14 days, highlighting its potential therapeutic benefits in managing dengue.
Article Abstract
Dengue, an arboviral illness, is notorious for inducing thrombocytopenia, leading to bleeding and heightened mortality risk. leaf extract has shown efficacy in elevating platelet counts. A 35-year-old male presented with fever, fatigue, and body pain persisting for four days. Additionally, he complained of severe back pain, ocular discomfort, and brief episodes of nosebleeds. Testing revealed a positive NS1 antigen, prompting the initiation of intravenous normal saline, paracetamol, and papaya extract tablets. Despite initial platelet levels of 74,000, a subsequent decline to 30,650 was observed following another nosebleed. Subsequently, the patient's spouse administered freshly prepared papaya leaf extract orally three to four times daily, resulting in a platelet count of 120,320 on day 14. Timely recognition of declining platelet levels and the commencement of leaf extract contributed significantly to averting mortality risks.
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| http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11196968 | PMC |
| http://dx.doi.org/10.7759/cureus.61090 | DOI Listing |
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