So Rare. No one's ever heard of this happening. I think it's a first.
I don’t know if this the same thing. Sounds like it. I’m surprised they didn’t try to blame HCQ.
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What Is- Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura
Thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (TTP) is a rare blood disorder. In TTP, blood clots form in small blood vessels throughout the body.
The clots can limit or block the flow of oxygen-rich blood to the body’s organs, such as the brain, kidneys, and heart.....
It’s not clear what triggers inherited and acquired TTP, but some factors may play a role. These factors may include:
Some diseases and conditions, such as pregnancy, cancer, HIV, lupus, and infections
Some medical procedures, such as surgery and blood and marrow stem cell transplant
Some medicines, such as chemotherapy, ticlopidine, clopidogrel, cyclosporine A, and hormone therapy and estrogens
Quinine, which is a substance often found in tonic water and nutritional health products....
TTP is a rare disorder. It can be fatal or cause lasting damage, such as brain damage or a stroke, if it’s not treated right away.
TTP usually occurs suddenly and lasts for days or weeks, but it can continue for months. Relapses (or flareups) can occur in up to 60 percent of people who have the acquired type of TTP. Many people who have inherited TTP have frequent flareups that need to be treated.
Treatments for TTP include infusions of fresh frozen plasma and plasma exchange, also called plasmapheresis (PLAZ-ma-feh-RE-sis). These treatments have greatly improved the outlook of the disorder....
https://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health-topics/thrombotic-thrombocytopenic-purpura