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Idiopathic Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP) Learning Center

Prevention could include:
The causes and risk factors are unknown, except in children when it may be related to a viral infection. Prevention methods are unknown.
Source:ADAM
Date:December 12, 2008
Because as of 2004 the exact cause for ITP is unknown, no specific preventive measures are recommended. However, episodes of bleeding can be prevented in children with ITP by discouraging rough contact sports or other activities that increase the ...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Children's Health
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