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Could you please tell me whether immune thrombocytopenia purpura (itp) is the same thing as immune thrombocytopenia (itp)?

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Yes: Visit this site for information on this topic: https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/idiopathic-thrombocytopenic-purpura/symptoms-causes/syc-20352325 Wish you good health!

Answered 5/10/2020

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