Which disease results into low platelet count in the blood?

Correct option is D

The correct answer is Dengue.
Dengue:
· When a human is bitten by an infected mosquito, the dengue virus enters the bloodstream, binds to platelets, and multiplies, spreading the infectious virus.
· One of the main reasons for the decline in platelet count in dengue fever is the tendency of infected platelet cells to kill normal platelets.
· The natural defence mechanism of our body against the dengue virus is comprised of disease-fighting cells.
· Normal platelets are destroyed by these cells because they mistake them for foreign objects.
Thus, dengue disease results in low platelet count in the blood.
Information Booster
Platelets:
· Platelets also called thrombocytes, are cell fragments produced from megakaryocytes (special cells in the bone marrow).
· Blood normally contains 1,500,00 - 3,500,00 platelets mm³.
· Platelets can release a variety of substances most of which are involved in the coagulation or clotting of blood.
· A reduction in their number can lead to clotting disorders which will lead to excessive loss of blood from the body.
Additional Information
Chicken pox:
· Chicken Pox is a virus-causing disease.
· Chicken Pox is caused by the varicella-zoster virus.
· Varicella vaccine is a vaccine that protects against chickenpox.
Diabetes:
· Blood sugar levels outside the normal range may be an indicator of a medical condition.
· A persistently high level is referred to as hyperglycemia; low levels are referred to as hypoglycemia.
· Diabetes mellitus is characterized by persistent hyperglycemia from several causes.
· It is the most prominent disease related to the failure of blood sugar regulation.
Amoebiasis:
· Amebiasis is a disease caused by the parasite Entamoeba histolytica.
· Amoebiasis infection is most common in tropical areas with polluted water.
· It spreads through drinking or eating uncooked food, such as fruit, that may have been washed in contaminated local water.
· Symptoms in mild cases include cramping and diarrhoea.
· Bloody stools, fever, and, rarely, liver abscess may occur in severe cases.
· Diagnosis can be difficult because other parasites can look very similar to E. histolytica when seen under a microscope.
· Treatment includes antibiotics.