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Idiopathic Thrombocytopenic Purpura

Alternate Names : Autoimmune Thrombocytopenia, ITP

Idiopathic Thrombocytopenic Purpura | Symptoms & Signs | Diagnosis & Tests | Prevention & Expectations | Treatment & Monitoring | Attribution


What can be done to prevent the disease?

There is no known prevention for ITP.

What are the long-term effects of the disease?

Most cases of ITP do resolve. However, some people develop chronic ITP. They may have prolonged episodes of low platelet counts and the complications that go with them. Other people may have long-term health problems from intracerebral hemorrhage or gastrointestinal bleeding.

What are the risks to others?

ITP is not contagious and poses no risk to others.


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Idiopathic Thrombocytopenic Purpura: Treatment & Monitoring

Author: Bill Harrison, MD
Reviewer: Eileen McLaughlin, RN, BSN
Date Reviewed: 08/06/01









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