Acute idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura is characterized by purplish discoloration of the skin due to a decrease in the number of platelets. It usually occurs after a viral infection like chickenpox and is common in children between two to six years. In acute ITP, the symptoms are sudden in onset and go away on their own within six months.
Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura in Children: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment
Immune thrombocytopenic purpura is an autoimmune condition that causes the body to attack its cells and destroy them. For more details, read below.
