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Acute vs Chronic ITP
| Charateristic | Acute ITP | Chronic ITP |
| Common age group | Younger children | Adults |
| Sex | Affects men/women equally | Usually women |
| Duration | Resolves in 1-2 months | Lasts > 3 months |
| Cause | Typically follows viral illness | More likely to have an underlying disease or autoimmune disorder (e.g. SLE) |
| Prognosis | Rarely remits spontaneously or with treatment |