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itp  ITP is considered an autoimmune disease, as antibodies against several platelet surface structures can be detected Diagnosis of ITP involves Most patients can be managed with outpatient treatment They may not need hospital admission In most patients, ITP symptoms begin to improve within days to

In adults, the trigger for acute ITP may not be obvious The first sign of the illness may be a red or purple skin rash on the legs or abnormal ITP is considered an autoimmune disease, as antibodies against several platelet surface structures can be detected Diagnosis of ITP involves

The ITP Support Association is grateful to Professor Adrian Newland and Dr John Grainger for their assistance in the preparation of this page  80% of patients develop chronic ITP An incidental finding on a routine CBC in 25% of cases