Abstract
Immune thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP) is a hematological disease manifested by isolated thrombocytopenia. Viral infections in the last month are often found in its etiology. After COVID-19 infection, various hematological complications can be seen, as well as the development of ITP. In this article, a case of pediatric acute ITP who was diagnosed during COVID-19 infection and had no signs of bleeding is presented.
Keywords: COVID-19, children, immune thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP), without petechiae
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