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Does itp (immune thrombocytopenic purpura) weaken the immune system?
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No: Itp itself does not weaken the immune system. However, treatments for itp do.
Answered 11/25/2017
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No: Itp does not supress immune system. Itp is treated commonly with immunesupressive agents such as corticosteroids, rituxan- and thse treatment would supresse immune system.
Answered 12/12/2019
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