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7. Immune Thrombocytopenia (ITP)

A variation of thrombocytopenic purpura, ITP is characterized by low platelet counts without any other evidence of the disease and normal bone marrow. Low platelet levels make it more difficult for blood to clot, which causes bruising with the slightest injury, or purpura. Because the exact cause of ITP is unknown, some medical professionals suspect it may be linked to bacterial or viral infections. Doctors can treat chronic ITP with medications to boost platelet count or a splenectomy.

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