A 5-Year-Old Male Is Diagnosed with Idiopathic Thrombocytic Purpura (ITP)

question 24

Multiple Choice

A 5-year-old male is diagnosed with idiopathic thrombocytic purpura (ITP) . This condition is caused by:

• A) normal postnatal platelet lysis.
• B) virally induced antibody destruction of platelets.
• C) an allergic reaction to vaccinations.
• D) maternal antibodies that target platelets in the neonate.

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