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[Post-transfusion purpura]

P Weiner1, R Ganem, Y Schechter

  • 1Medical Dept. A, Hillel Yaffe Medical Center, Hadera.

Harefuah
|December 15, 1994
PubMed
Summary
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Post-transfusion purpura (PTP) is a rare condition causing severe low platelets after a blood transfusion, primarily in women. High-dose intravenous gamma-globulin effectively treated a patient

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Area of Science:

  • Immunology
  • Hematology

Background:

  • Post-transfusion purpura (PTP) is a rare but serious complication following blood transfusion.
  • Characterized by severe thrombocytopenia occurring approximately one week post-transfusion, PTP predominantly affects women.