Immune-mediated thrombocytopenia

Day, Michael, and Squires, Richard (2008) Immune-mediated thrombocytopenia. In: Vetstream FELIS. Vetstream, UK, pp. 1-2.

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Abstract

• Immune-mediated thrombocytopenia (IMTP) is rare and poorly documented in the cat (in contrast to the dog).

• Cause: most cases are likely to be secondary (particularly to FeLV infection and associated neoplasia) rather than primary autoimmune thrombocytopenia (AITP).

• Signs: vague eg anorexia, lethargy.

• Diagnosis: often presumptive, platelet count <50,000, anti-platelet antibody.

• Treatment: treat underlying condition and immunosuppression if required.

• Prognosis: guarded.

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Item Type:Book Chapter (Reference)
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This is a Vetstream FELIS peer reviewed journal article that was first published online in 2008.

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