Which of the following results in lower platelet count?

Diarrhea

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Lung infection

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Dengue

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Diabetes

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The correct option is C
Dengue

The normal count of platelets is 1.5 lakh to 4.5 lakh per microlitre of blood.In dengue, this count goes down to 20,000 or even lower, but comes back to normal once dengue is cured. Dengue fever induces bone marrow suppression, which causes deficiency of blood cells leading to low platelet count.

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