Idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura
Also called: ITP and immune thrombocytopenic purpura
Low levels of the blood cells that prevent bleeding (platelets).
- Treatable by a medical professional
- Requires a medical diagnosis
- Lab tests or imaging always required
ITP may occur when the immune system mistakenly attacks platelets. In children, it may follow a viral infection. In adults, it may be chronic.
Rare: Fewer than 200,000 US cases per year
Consult a doctor for medical advice
Sources: Mayo Clinic and others. Learn more
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