Acute
ITP - 2
Platelet
count:
If >10.0 x 109/L
– non-life threatening
If <10.0 x 109/L – life
threatening
Most recover within 3 weeks but some
may take as long as 6 months
Prognosis:
Therapy for severe cases:
Intravenous injections of
immunoglobulins
Platelet transfusions if needed
Splenectomy as last resort