Parvovirus B19 infection and idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura*

A syndrome resembling thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura associated with human parvovirus B19 infection.

This is the first report of a patient with a syndrome resembling thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura associated with a recent human parvovirus B19 infection.

Henoch-Schönlein purpura and human parvovirus B19.

Epidemiology of Idiopathic Thrombocytopenic Purpura in Children

Abstract Background Immune thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP) is a common autoimmune bleeding condition in children that is characterized by a decrease in the platelet count. The aims of this study were to define epidemiologic features of patients with primary ITP who were admitted to Mofid Children's Hospital, Tehran, Iran, in a 5-year period. Methods We retrospectively studied the records of ...

Idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura.

Idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura in children usually a self limiting disorder. It may follow a viral infection or immunisation and is caused by an inappropriate response of the immune system. About 20-30% of children will fail to remit over six months (chronic idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura). This is more likely in older children, especially girls. The disease is reviewed with reference...

Idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura and pregnancy.

ITP is the most common autoimmune disease during pregnancy. Whereas the maternal risk due to the extreme thrombocytopenia can be calculated, the risk to the foetus is difficult to predict. As there is no correlation between maternal and foetal platelet count, no generalisations can be made as to the preferable method of delivery. The methods of treatment with special reference to pregnancy and ...