Correlation between platelet counts and subcon junctival hemorrhage in patients with malaria
Journal Title: Medpulse International Journal of Ophthalmology - Year 2018, Vol 6, Issue 1
Abstract
Objective: To correlate the subconjunctival hemorrhage (SCH) with platelet counts in patients diagnosed with malaria Materials and Methods: All the inpatients who were diagnosed with malaria and referred to the department of ophthalmology were included in the study. Patients underwent a thorough ocular examination. Platelet counts, hemoglobin and type of malaria parasite isolated were collected. Results: Total of 72 patients with malaria infection were included in the study. 56 (77.77%) had P. Vivax, 8 (11.11%) had P. Falciparum and 8 (11.11%) had mixed infection. On ocular examination 7(9.7%) patients had subconjunctival hemorrhage, 1 (1.3%) patient had retinal hemorrhage. Platelet count of <69000/dl was associated with SCH in our study. Conclusion: Occurrence of subconjunctival hemorrhage in malaria can herald the onset of thrombocytopenia. It can be a marker for the early identification and management of complications of malaria.
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Rajani Kadri, Devika Parameshwar, Anusha Sangapur, Sudheer Hegde, Ajay Kudva, Preethi Hegde
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