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Alternate Name(s): Immune thrombocytopenic purpura; ITP … The disease occurs when immune system cells, called lymphocytes, produce antibodies against platelets. Platelets are necessary for normal blood clotting. They clump together to plug small holes in damaged vessels. The presence of antibodies on …
