ITP - Idiopathic Thrombocytopenic Purpura

itp  The ITP Support Association is grateful to Professor Adrian Newland and Dr John Grainger for their assistance in the preparation of this page  The ITP Support Association is grateful to Professor Adrian Newland and Dr John Grainger for their assistance in the preparation of this page

What is ITP? ITP is an autoimmune condition that causes a low platelet count Platelets are a type of blood cell needed to form a blood clot Definitions · ITP is defined as platelet count 100 × 10 9L due to the destruction of platelets and in the absence of other causes of

Frequency · The incidence of ITP in adults is approximately 66 cases per 1,000,000 per year · An average estimate of the incidence in children Definitions · ITP is defined as platelet count 100 × 10 9L due to the destruction of platelets and in the absence of other causes of