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Hello doc,platelet count in my 19 month old baby is very high.4.3 lakh/cumm..what does it mean?she is suffering from urinary infection.is it because

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Dr. Tanya Russo answered

Elevated platelets: Platelets are one of the acute phase reactants and can be elevated for a number of reasons, such as infection Transient elevations are usually not cause for concern but repeat testing would be wise.

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Answered 11/30/2017

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A member asked:

Hello doc,platelet count in my 19 month old baby is very high.4.3 lakh/cumm..what does it mean?she is suffering from urinary infection.is it because

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Tanya Russo answered

Dr Ali and 2 doctors agreed

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