Celine D¹
Vishnupriya K²
Subha Revathi K³

¹Professor and Head,
²Post Graduate,
³Assistant Professor,
Department of Physiology
Chengalpattu Medical College,
Chengalpattu – 603 001.
Tamilnadu, India

Abstract

• An acute viral infection is characterized by rapid onset of disease, a relatively brief period of symptoms and resolution within days. There will be early production of infectious virion, accompanied by elimination of infection by the host immune system. Evaluation of haematological profile in acute viral infections serves as a clue for prognosis of disease per se. This includes RBC, WBC and platelet count and their indices. Platelet indices include the count, mean volume, distribution width and Platelet – large cell ratio. Though, Platelet indices could be done by a 3-part differential cell counter, it’s usage in routine practice is not common. Hence, the role of platelet indices in acute viral infections has been explored in this article.
• Keywords: acute viral infection, platelet indices