Thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura

Thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura is also known as thrombotic microangiopathic hemolytic anemia, platelet thrombosis syndrome, and so on. It is an uncommon thrombotic microangiopathy with microangiopathic hemolytic anemia. The clinical features are fever, thrombocytopenic purpura, microangiopathic soluble anemia, various nervous system injuries and kidney damage. Its etiology is unknown and may be related to vascular factors, infections, and drug allergies. Most patients are between the ages of 10 and 40, and about 60% are women. The onset was rapid and the disease was serious. Two-thirds of the patients died within three months, and a few cases were relatively slow. The course of the disease could be months to years.

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