Immature platelet fraction (IPF) as a prognostic biomarker towards platelet count recovery in adult dengue patients: A systematic review and meta-analysis

Authors : I Komang Hotra Adiputra, Giovanca Verentzia Purnama, Richard Christian Suteja, Cokorda Agung Wahyu Purnamasidhi, I Ketut Agus Somia

Pages : 382-389

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Publication Date : 2024-05-19

Article Type : Review Paper

Abstract :Dengue is a viral infection spread by arthropod which will damage platelets and caused thrombocytopenia. An increase production of platelets from bone marrow to compensate thrombocytopenia can be measured using IPF (immature platelet fraction). Therefore, this study aims to synthesize information about the potential of immature platelet fraction as a prognostic biomarker towards predicting platelet recovery. We search article study from online databases (PubMed, Cochrane, Google Scholar, and Scopus) using keywords dengue and immature platelet fraction. Three independent reviewers were screened and extracted data about prognostic potential of IPF% towards platelet count. IPF% generally moves in a manner mirroring platelet count change. IPF% increase and platelet count decrease were generally seen until day 4-8, followed by a reversal – IPF% decrease and platelet count increase on the following days. Previous research had also shown that platelet recovery may be seen within 24 to 48 hours post maximum IPF% measurement. This systematic review identified IPF% as a significant prognostic to platelet recovery in adult dengue patients. Knowledge about how to utilize IPF% will help clinicians to avoid prescribing unnecessary platelet transfusions.
Keywords : Immature Platelet Fraction, Dengue, Prognosis, Systematic Review, Meta Analysis

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