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A 9-year-old girl develops widespread pinpoint skin hemorrhages. She recovered from a fl u-like illness 1 week earlier. Laboratory findings reveal a platelet count of 20,000/mL but no other abnormalities. Her bone marrow shows an increased number of megakaryocytes. The platelet count is normal after 2 months. Which of the following is the appropriate diagnosis?

AAntiphospholipid antibody syndrome
BDisseminated intravascular coagulation
CHemolytic-uremic syndrome
DIdiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura
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