Dengue virus causes high fever, rashes and reduces the number of a particular type of blood cells. Those blood cells are

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Dengue virus causes high fever, rashes and reduces the number of a particular type of blood cells. Those blood cells are

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Science

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NDA-I

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{'dengue virus': [0, 0, 0, 1], 'high fever': [1, 0, 0, 0], 'blood cells': [1, 0, 0, 0], 'monocytes': [4, 0, 0, 1], 'platelets': [0, 0, 0, 2], 'neutrophils': [0, 0, 0, 1], 'rashes': [0, 0, 0, 1], 'eosinophils': [0, 0, 0, 2]}

The correct answer is option 2: Platelets.

Dengue virus is known to cause high fever, rashes, and a reduction in the number of platelets in the blood. Platelets are a type of blood cell that play a crucial role in blood clotting. They help to prevent excessive bleeding by forming clots at the site of an injury.

When a person is infected with dengue virus, the virus attacks and destroys platelets, leading to a decrease in their number. This condition is known as thrombocytopenia. As platelet levels decrease, it becomes harder for the blood to clot properly, which can result in prolonged bleeding and bruising. In severe cases, it can even lead to life-threatening bleeding, such as internal bleeding.

It is important to note that while dengue virus primarily affects platelet levels, it may also affect other blood cells to a certain extent. However, the reduction in platelets is one of the key characteristics of dengue fever. Alert - correct answer should be 1 "Monocytes"