ITP characteristics,”IgG coats and damages platelets, which are then removed by splenic macrophages. Acute form: seen in children, preceded by viral infection, usually self limitedChronic form: usually in adults

ITP characteristics,”IgG coats and damages platelets, which are then removed by splenic macrophages. Acute form: seen in children, preceded by viral infection, usually self limitedChronic form: usually in adults

women 20-40. Spontaneous remissions are rare.”