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7. Cause: Other Destruction of Platelets

Pregnancy can produce a mild case of thrombocytopenia that usually resolves over time. Severe bacterial infections can destroy platelets, as can certain rare conditions including hemolytic uremic syndrome, which can be caused by E. coli infection, and thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura, which uses up available platelets with small bruises in many parts of the body.

Thrombocytopenia signs M_a_y_a / Getty Images

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