Question

Which are accurate statements regarding idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP)? Select all that apply.

A. Bacterial infections can worsen ITP.
B. ITP is frequently seen in men between the ages of 25-50.
C. ITP typically has a sudden onset followed by periods of remission.
D. ITP may become chronic with periods of transient remission.
E. ITP is an autoimmune disorder where the platelets become covered by antibodies and seen as foreign by the immune system.

Answer 1

Accurate statements about idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP) include its potential to become chronic with remission periods, its classification as an autoimmune disorder, and that bacterial infections can worsen ITP. ITP is not specifically frequent in men aged 25-50.Option A,C,D, E applies while option B is inaccurate.

Step-by-step explanation:

Accurate statements regarding idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP) include that ITP may become chronic with periods of transient remission, and that ITP is an autoimmune disorder where the platelets become covered by antibodies and are seen as foreign by the immune system, leading to their destruction. It is also true that ITP typically has a sudden onset followed by periods of remission. Bacterial infections can indeed worsen ITP because they can trigger autoimmune responses; after certain bacterial infections, an immune response to a component of the bacterium can cross-react with a self-antigen, exacerbating an autoimmune condition like ITP.

However, the statement that ITP is frequently seen in men between the ages of 25-50 is not accurate. ITP can affect both genders and all age groups, but it is more commonly seen in children and women.