UPPSC 2012 GS-1 General science
Question

Which of the following gets deficient in the human body due to Dengue fever?

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option A: Platelets

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Platelets”.

Platelets get deficient in the human body due to Dengue fever.

Dengue is a viral infection transmitted by mosquitoes. One of the most serious complications of dengue is thrombocytopenia, which is a decrease in the number of platelets in the blood. Platelets are essential for blood clotting, so a low platelet count can increase the risk of bleeding.

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