Following an upper respiratory infection, a 7 year old child develops multiple petechial hemorrhages over her entire body. Her mother takes her to the physician, who does a complete blood count, revealing marked thrombocytopenia. Which of the following diagnoses is most appropriate for this individual?
Following an upper respiratory infection, a 7 year old child develops multiple petechial hemorrhages over her entire body. Her mother takes her to the physician, who does a complete blood count, revealing marked thrombocytopenia. Which of the following diagnoses is most appropriate for this individual?
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Following an upper respiratory infection, a 7 year old child develops multiple petechial hemorrhages over her entire body. Her mother takes her to the physician, who does a complete blood count, revealing marked thrombocytopenia. Which of the following diagnoses is most appropriate for this individual?
β Correct Answer: B. Idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura
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