Usually, no other abnormal findings are present. In children, the disease is sometimes preceded by a viral infection and runs its course without treatment. In adults, it is usually a chronic disease and rarely follows a viral infection. ITP affects women more frequently than men and is more common in children than adults. There is no sex difference in children.
Risk factors are unknown.
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