Medically reviewed by Gagandeep Brar, MD Key Takeaways ITP does not increase the risk of getting or having severe ...

Immune thrombocytopenia (ITP) doesn’t have a cure and can be unpredictable. There are two main types of ITP, acute and chronic. The acute type usually lasts six months or less. It’s more common in ...

Administration of high-dose IVIg rapidly increases platelet numbers in individuals with the platelet autoimmune disease ITP. Although also of benefit in other autoimmune disorders, including ...

Immune thrombocytopenia (ITP) is a rare blood disorder in which the immune system mistakenly attacks and destroys platelets. Platelets are small blood cells that play a critical role in helping your ...

Immune thrombocytopenia (ITP) occurs when the immune system attacks and destroys healthy platelets. A person who has ITP is more likely to bruise or bleed. Thrombocytopenia means a person does not ...