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Types of Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura

Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura: Types list

The list of types of Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura mentioned in various sources includes:

  • Idiopathic Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura - of unknown cause.
  • Secondary Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura - caused by some other condition.
  • Acute thrombocytopenic purpura - usually temporary
  • Chronic thrombocytopenic purpura - lasting more than 6 months.

Types discussion:

Acute and Chronic Form of Thrombocytopenic Purpura

Acute (temporary) thrombocytopenic purpura is most commonly seen in young children. Boys and girls are equally affected. Symptoms often, but do not necessarily, follow a viral infection. About 85 percent of children recover within 1 year and the problem doesn't return.

Thrombocytopenic purpura is considered chronic when it has lasted more than 6 months. The onset of illness may be at any age. Adults more often have the chronic disorder and females are affected two to three times more than males. The onset of illness may be at any age. (Source: excerpt from Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP): NIDDK)

Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura: Related Disease Topics

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