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Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura

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Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura Incidence

Facts about thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura:

About 3 out 100,000 people in the US develop thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura each year.
It is more common in females.
It occurs most commonly between 20 and 50 years of age.

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Last Updated: Aug 11, 2008 References

Authors: Stephen J. Schueler, MD; John H. Beckett, MD; D. Scott Gettings, MD

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Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura References:

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