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What is an idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura ?
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Low platelets: Idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura (itp) is an immune-mediated problem that leads to a very low platelet count. This leads to a very high risk of bleeding. It is generally treated with immune suppressing medications such as steroids.
Answered 1/23/2014
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