Diagnosis and management of coronavirus disease-associated immune thrombocytopenia: a case series

Rev Soc Bras Med Trop. 2021 Apr 28:54:e0029 2021. doi: 10.1590/0037-8682-0029-2021. eCollection 2021.

Abstract

Data on health problems and fatal complications associated with coronavirus disease (COVID-19) have consistently been reported. Although immune thrombocytopenia has been associated with multiple viral infections, only few studies have shown its association with COVID-19. Here, we have reported a case series of two cases pertaining to patients diagnosed with COVID-19-associated immune thrombocytopenia, elaborating on the clinical course, management, and response to treatment.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • COVID-19*
  • Humans
  • Purpura, Thrombocytopenic, Idiopathic*
  • SARS-CoV-2
  • Thrombocytopenia* / diagnosis
  • Thrombocytopenia* / etiology
  • Thrombocytopenia* / therapy