## Question
SUBJECT: Platelet count and Infection
MESSAGE: Hello,  My nephew is just 1 week old and from since his birth he is admitted in hospital due to less platelet count and some infection. As per the report the platelet counts are fluctuating. How much time it takes to increase the count to the normal (near 1,00,000 - 1,50,000) ?   2) And he is also affected by some infection and the count is 114 (as per the doctor's the count should be below 5). When will he come back to normal ?  3) Initially the platelet counts were 40k and then raised to 67k and suddenly came down to 20k.   Waiting for your feedback.  Thanks & Regards  [NAME]

## Expert Summary
How long does it take for Platelet count to return to normal after an Infection in a 1-week-old infant?