Immune thrombocytopenia (ITP) is a rare autoimmune disorder leading to platelet destruction
and inadequate platelet production, resulting in a risk of spontaneous bleeding. The
incidence of ITP necessitating health care is estimated to be 2.9/100 000 inhabitants
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Publication history
Published online: March 21, 2016
Accepted:
February 22,
2016
Received:
February 15,
2016
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