What is Thrombocytopenic Purpura

Thrombocytopenic purpura are purpura associated with a reduction in circulating blood platelets which can result from a variety of causes.

There are two known types:

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Does anyone know about the genetic itp ? that is what i have, same as my brother, dad, and two of my sons. I dont know much about it, would be nice to talk to someone with the same thing xx karen
Posted on 03/12/08, 09:03 am
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Reply #1 - 03/12/08  7:32pm
" As far as I know ITP is not directly genetic. Thus the "I" in ITP. The "I" stands for idiopathic meaning its origin and cause is unknown. That being said, it being indirectly heredital is unknown. go to www.pdsa.org for more info. "
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