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Immune thrombocytopenic purpura
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In this disorder, the body's immune system destroys platelets in the blood.

A Guide for Patients
Information on ITP from the Scripps Clinic in California.

Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura - AARDA
Brief information from the American Autoimmune Related Diseases Association. Can also order information. Choose ITP from the pull-down menu.

Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura - LRF
Information from the Leukaemia Research Fund (UK).

Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura - NIDDK
Comprehensive information on the disorder from the National Institute for Diabetes, Digestive Disorders and Kidney Disease.

NHLBI: What is ITP?
Information on all aspects of the disorder, from the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute.

ITP: Idiopathic Thrombocytopenic Purpura
Clear, plain-language information from Your Family Doctor, provided by the American Academy of Family Physicians.

Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura Foundation
The Foundation sponsors research into ITP. Site offers information, discussions, chat, and more.

ITP People
Site offers information, discussion groups, newsletter, store. From the Platelet Disorder Support Association (U.S.).

NetDoctor.co.uk: Idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura
Information on all aspects of the disorder.

What Does It Stand For?
Information booklet about ITP for adults from the ITP Society. Available in Spanish.

What's It Called Again?
Information booklet about ITP for children from the ITP Society. Available in Spanish.

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