Condition
Pediatric Idiopathic Thrombocytopenia Purpura (ITP)
Key Points About Idiopathic Thrombocytopenia Purpura (ITP) in Children
- ITP is a blood disorder with decreased blood platelets, which may result in easy bruising, bleeding gums and internal bleeding.
- The cause is usually unknown, but it may be an autoimmune disorder or follow a viral illness. It can also occur with certain medicines or vaccines.
- Treatment may not be needed. Observation alone is a very common approach. The most common treatments are immune globulin or corticosteroids.
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