| http://www.w3.org/ns/prov#value | - These include (i) ITP is a disorder where thrombocytopenia is induced by autoantibodies against platelets or megakaryocytes, (ii) the mechanism of action of corticosteroids in ITP is through suppression of these autoantibodies, (iii) splenectomy is effective in ITP since spleen is the site of platelet destruction, and (iv) splenectomized ITP patients are at a major risk of infections.
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