HEMATOCRITE LEVEL AND TROMBOCYTE INDEX OF DENGUE HEMORRHAGIC FEVER PATIENTS IN KENDARI CITY REGIONAL GENERAL HOSPITAL

Background: Dengue Hemorrhagic Fever (DHF) is an infectious disease caused by dengue virus which is characterized by plasma leakage. An examination of hematocrit and platelets is a routine blood test performed as a diagnosis criteria for DHF. Aim: The purpose of this study was to determine the relationship between elevated hematocrit levels and trombocyte index (MPV and PDW) in patients with DHF (Dengue Hemorrhagic Fever). Method: This study is an observational analytic study with a cross-sectional design, with 73 samples that have been diagnosed with dengue hemorrhagic fever. This study uses Quota sampling. Data were analyzed using the Spearman statistical test and if the value was ≤0.05. Results: The results of the study showed that dengue hemorrhagic fever patients had increased hematocrit levels by 91.8%, normal hematocrit by 8.2% and the increase in platelet index by 84.9% and the increase in platelet distribution width. 89.0%. Based on statistical tests obtained a positive correlation between hematocrit levels and trombocyte index (mean platelet volume) with p = 0,000 and r = 0,571. A positive correlation between hematocrit levels and trombocyte index (platelet distribution width) with p = 0,000 and r = 0,693. Conclusion: The conclusions of this study were that there was a significant correlation between hematocrit levels and trombocyte index (Mean Platelet Volume and Platelet distribution width) in dengue hemorrhagic fever patients in Kendari City Hospital.