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What precautions should be taken in dengue if platelets count is 40000?

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Dengue: Low platelets is very common in dengue. No major precautions needed but stay away from Aspirin and other nsaids until the platelets return to normal (as they will after your body kills of the dengue).

Answered 6/24/2014

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