ITP stands for Immune #Thrombocytopenia, which is a medical condition characterized by a Low Platelet Count in the Blood due to an Autoimmune Response against Platelets. Platelets are the blood cells responsible for clotting and preventing bleeding, so a low platelet count can lead to easy bruising, petechiae (small red or purple spots on the skin), #nosebleeds, and other bleeding symptoms. In ITP, the immune system produces antibodies that attack and destroy platelets, leading to a decreased platelet count.
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