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What is the age of onset of ITP? Understanding age-related patterns

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ITP exhibits a bimodal age distribution, with peaks occurring in early childhood and later adulthood. So, **what is the age of onset of ITP?** It most commonly peaks in young children, often after a viral infection, and again later in adulthood, where it frequently presents as a more chronic condition.

Which age group is most likely to develop chronic ITP?

3 min read
While immune thrombocytopenia (ITP) can occur at any age, the likelihood of it becoming a chronic condition differs significantly across the lifespan. Research indicates that adults are substantially more prone to developing chronic ITP than children.