The Utility of Platelet Indices in Predicting Multiorgan Dysfunction in Scrub Typhus
Joint Authors
Viswanathan, Stalin
Jain, Dhiraj
Vijayakumar, Saravanakumari
Source
Interdisciplinary Perspectives on Infectious Diseases
Issue
Vol. 2020, Issue 2020 (31 Dec. 2020), pp.1-6, 6 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2020-07-31
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
6
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Platelet indices have been used to diagnose and prognosticate infections such as tuberculosis, malaria, dengue, and septic shock.
Platelet indices have previously not been used in the prediction of multiorgan dysfunction (MODS) in patients with scrub typhus.
A three-year retrospective review of patient charts was performed.
Patients with and without MODS were compared.
Platelet indices and other clinical and laboratory variables were used in logistic regression analysis to determine significant predictors.
A ROC curve was generated with the platelet indices to predict MODS.
Of 189 patients, 106 were male.
Respiratory rate, serum creatinine, liver function tests, platelet count, thrombocytopenia <150 × 109/L, mean platelet volume (MPV) > 7.3 fL, and plateletcrit ≤0.19% varied significantly between patients with MODS and those without.
Platelet indices are inexpensive and easily available.
Only thrombocytopenia along with creatinine, alanine transaminase, and abnormal chest radiograph could significantly predict MODS in patients with scrub typhus.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Vijayakumar, Saravanakumari& Viswanathan, Stalin& Jain, Dhiraj. 2020. The Utility of Platelet Indices in Predicting Multiorgan Dysfunction in Scrub Typhus. Interdisciplinary Perspectives on Infectious Diseases،Vol. 2020, no. 2020, pp.1-6.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1174318
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Vijayakumar, Saravanakumari…[et al.]. The Utility of Platelet Indices in Predicting Multiorgan Dysfunction in Scrub Typhus. Interdisciplinary Perspectives on Infectious Diseases No. 2020 (2020), pp.1-6.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1174318
American Medical Association (AMA)
Vijayakumar, Saravanakumari& Viswanathan, Stalin& Jain, Dhiraj. The Utility of Platelet Indices in Predicting Multiorgan Dysfunction in Scrub Typhus. Interdisciplinary Perspectives on Infectious Diseases. 2020. Vol. 2020, no. 2020, pp.1-6.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1174318
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1174318