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What is the treatment for thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (TTP)?
{{c1::Plasma exchange}}, {{c2::glucocorticoids}}, {{c3::rituximab}}
{{c1::Plasma exchange}}, {{c2::glucocorticoids}}, {{c3::rituximab}}
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- Do not wait for test results if suspicious of TTP. Treat immediately!
- Rituximab decreases IgG
- TTP is often due to an acquired autoantibody against ADAMTS13
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