Study on the Causes and Clinical Features of Thrombocytopenia in a Tertiary Care Centre

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Retrospective review finds acute febrile illness and dengue as leading causes of thrombocytopenia, indicating a higher prevalence in males.

Thrombocytopenia primarily results from infectious diseases, particularly dengue, and acute febrile illness.
The most frequent platelet count threshold observed was mild thrombocytopenia, with a majority categorized as Grade 1.
Retrospective review of 200 patients highlighted age demographics showing higher incidence in those aged 21–40 years.
The study revealed a significant gender disparity, with males experiencing higher rates of thrombocytopenia.

Vishwanathan et al. (2025) studied this question.

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Retrospective review finds acute febrile illness and dengue as leading causes of thrombocytopenia, indicating a higher prevalence in males.