Variation of Haematological Indices in Various Types of Malaria. Malaria, Thrombocytopenia, Leukopenia, P. falciparum, P. vivax

      Аннотация: The objectives of the study are:1. To record the Hb, PCV and morphology of RBCs in smears detected positive with Malaria.1. To make a Total count and Differential count of WBCs in the peripheral smears of Malaria patients.2. To establish a relationship of thrombocytopenia with Malaria. 200 cases were undertaken in this prospective study held for a period of 1 year between September 2011 and August 2012. Patients who were detected positive for Malaria underwent extensive hematological parameters assessment. The peripheral smears of all Malarial positive cases were stained by Leishman’s stain and further a complete blood count including all hematological indices were recorded using automated Beckman coulter. The data obtained was extensively studied and statistical analysis was done by chi-square test, unpaired student t test and Mannwhaithey U test.

Ключевые слова: Malaria, thrombocytopenia, Leukopenia, P. falciparum, P. vivax