Synonyms: Acquired TTP | Acquired thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura | Autoimmune thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura | Thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura due to anti-ADAMTS-13 antibodies | aTTP | iTTP
A rare non-hereditary thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (TTP) characterized by profound peripheral thrombocytopenia microangiopathic hemolytic anemia (MAHA) and single or multiple organ failure of variable severity.
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Immune-mediated thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura?
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Care-for-Rare America Inc
To establish a global alliance in order to identify the genetic causes of rare diseases and develop effective treatments, following a three-stage approach: recognize, understand, cure.
Help Hope Live
Help Hope Live supports community-based fundraising for people with unmet medical expenses and related costs due to cell and organ transplants or catastrophic injuries and illnesses. These efforts play a critical role in helping clients access the care and equipment they need to heal, live, and thrive. Unlock a powerful and safe way to raise funds for medical needs with Help Hope Live. They provide one-on-one fundraising guidance, a customizable Campaign Page, bill pay support, and additional benefits based on their 501(c)(3) nonprofit status.
Youth And Women for Opportunities Uganda-YWOU
Our mission supports Rare, orphan and undiagnosed diseases diagnosis, care and treatment, education, awareness and empowering health care professionals and patients care takers of rare, orphan and undiagnosed diseases arena in Uganda, build capacity and bridge lack of clinical knowledge and experience and provide search/quest for diagnostic laboratories, I advocate for changes in laws, practices
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