An evaluation study onthe efficacy of Carica Papaya Leaf juice extract juice in the improvement of platelet count among selected Dengue patients.

Dengue is another infection caused by mosquitoes. It is a very common infection mainly in tropical and subtropical regions. In India, it is affected in all regions urban and rural. Dengue hemorrhagic fever is a very serious condition that has serious complications that leads to hospitalization and also death in some people especially in children. Second-time infection is dangerous but, one type of virus provides lifelong immunity. But the vaccine is available from 2015 for the age group between 9 to 45 who has previously dengue fever. According to the data by National Vector Borne Disease Control program, there is a drastic decrease in the death rate in India due to dengue fever. Carica papaya is a tropical plant, the leaves extract has medicinal and nutritional benefits and has a significant effect in Dengue fever patients in increasing platelet count. India has a strong culture of using herbs, and plantbased products in the treatment of various diseases. In the present study, thirty patients who are affected with dengue fever and platelets below 40,000 cmm, who are admitted to the different hospitals of Mumbai are selected. As per the doctor’s advice, they have consumed 30ml of Carica papaya leaf extract, evaluation study is done to find the efficacy of Carica papaya leaf extract in increment of platelets. In all the patients it is observed there is a significant increase in the platelet count from baseline to day 6. It is evident that the leaf extract has the efficacy to increase platelet count and will aid in controlling complications and hospital stay.