Biology PYQ 195 of 227 · Human Health, Diseases & Immunity

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

  1. APlatelets
  2. BHaemoglobin
  3. CSugar
  4. DWater

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Correct answer: (a) Platelets

Explanation

Dengue fever is a viral disease spread by the female Aedes aegypti mosquito.

It sharply lowers the platelet count (thrombocytopenia), risking bleeding.

Haemoglobin, blood sugar and body water are not the primary deficiency in dengue.

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