Risky Complications Of Mononucleosis

Thrombocytopenia

Thrombocytopenia is a condition in which the concentration of platelets in the blood is too low. Platelets are the component of blood that helps form clots after an injury. A low platelet count can lead to excessive bleeding and difficulty healing from wounds. It can also lead to internal bleeding, which is risky because the patient might not realize they are bleeding. Mono rarely causes this condition, but it is still a potential complication. Sometimes it happens when mono causes damage to the spleen. Thrombocytopenia is diagnosed based on a complete blood count. It does not always require medical treatment. If it is really bad, the patient may need a blood transfusion or a splenectomy, which is the removal of the spleen.