My friend is having very high fever 103deg F. From the past 2 days. He is also having severe body pain and joint pain with swelling. His CBC report says he is having thrombocytopenia. But his WBC count is normal. However his monocyte, basophil count is low. Which test should we go for. Chickengunia or dengue or malaria.
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No test, just see a qualified doctor first better in a hospital. It may be simple viral also and it may be dengue or chickngunya also, let your doctor decide. Do not panic, but let him be scanned by a doctor for further course of treatment. Meanwhile use water soaked cloth on her forehead, arms legs etc. Give your friend lots of fluids like coconut water.
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Thank you for the query. Fro the symptoms that you have provided, the probability of Dengue and Chikungunya are high. Since the fever has been there for 2 days only get a Dengue NS1 antigen done first, as the Dengue IgM shall be positive only after 5-6 days. It is also advisable to get screened for Chikungunya amd Malaria as well.Keep a check on the platelet count and packed cell volume. Plenty of oral fluid is to be taken. Avoid drugs like Aspirin till Dengue has been ruled out. Regards
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Dengue will be the first I will choose.
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