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Covid positive
My brother tested positive for covid,6 days before
Today in blood test it's found that typhoid also there
But my doubt is, platelet count is 90, range 150-400
Is this normal ar serious,
Age 30,wt-67kg,male
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Its normal for viral fever... Repeat test after 2 days...
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Covid is viral fever so some time platelet count may go down , pls blood test for dengue
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In covid positive patient, typhoid has usually been found positive. Its a cross reaction to covid antigen..continue taking the medicine for covid. Look for presence of any diarrhea. Take care
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Dr. Anand Prakash Pandey
General Physician
8 yrs exp
Delhi
Repeat blood test as platelet count varies, need not to worry about that until you have bleeding.
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Consult for proper advice and follow up
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Dr. Shubhi Katyal
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8 yrs exp
Rewari
Repeat the platelets and consult
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