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ITP is considered an autoimmune disease, as antibodies against several platelet surface structures can be detected Diagnosis of ITP involves

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

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

itp A: While there is no cure for ITP, many patients find their platelet count improves following treatment What proves difficult for many ITP patients is finding