Multiple choice

Autoimmune thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP) is characterised by

  1. an increase in platelet count

  2. a decrease in platelet count

  3. bone marrow abnormalities

  4. blister formation on the skin
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Autoimmune thrombocytopenic purpura is characterised by a decrease in platelet count. ITP is an autoimmune disease with antibodies detectable against several platelet surface antigens.

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