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Thrombocytopenic Purpura

Disorder of hematopoietic structure

Thrombophilia

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Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura (TTP)

Thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura(TTP) is a blood disorder that causes blood clots to form in small blood vessels around the body, and leads to a low platelet count( thrombocytopenia).

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This disease may be caused by the lack of an enzyme (a type of protein) that is involved in blood clotting. Not havi...

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Plasma exchange (plasmapheresis) is used to remove the abnormal antibody from the blood and replace the missing enzym...

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Because the cause is unknown, there is no known way to prevent this condition.

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Call your health care provider if you have any unexplained bleeding.

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