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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1], Associate Editor(s)-In-Chief: Farbod Zahedi Tajrishi, M.D. [2]
Overview
Risk Factors
People who are at highest risk for thrombocytopenia are those affected by one of the conditions or factors discussed in the "Causes" section. This includes people who:
- Have certain types of cancer, aplastic anemia, or autoimmune diseases
- Are exposed to certain toxic chemicals
- Have a reaction to certain medicines
- Have certain viruses
- Have certain genetic conditions
People at highest risk also include heavy alcohol drinkers and pregnant women.[1]