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Drug-induced immune thrombocytopeniaDefinition: Drug-induced immune thrombocytopenia is a condition where the use of certain drugs leads to the formation of antibodies against platelets. These antibodies can cause a low platelet count, which makes bleeding more likely. If these antibodies are formed during pregnancy, they may pass from the mother to the fetus.
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Calling your health care provider:
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| Review Date: 7/29/2005
Reviewed By: William Matsui, M.D., Assistant Professor of Oncology, Division of Hematologic Malignancies, The Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center at Johns Hopkins, Baltimore, MD. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.
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