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Purpura
Alternate Names : Blood Spots, Skin Hemorrhages
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Henoch-Schonlein Purpura on An Infant's Legs
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Henoch-Schonlein purpura is more commonly seen in children than adults and often occurs after an upper respiratory infection. It causes skin rashes that bleed into the skin (petechiae and purpura). Bleeding may also occur from the gastrointestinal tract and kidneys.
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- Henoch-Schonlein Purpura on the Lower Legs
- Henoch-Schonlein Purpura on An Infant's Foot
- Henoch-Schonlein Purpura on An Infant's Legs
- Henoch-Schonlein Purpura on An Infant's Legs
- Henoch-Schonlein Purpura on the Legs
- Meningococcemia on the Calves
- Meningococcemia on the Leg
- Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever on the Foot
- Meningococcemia Associated Purpura
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• Definition
• Purpura: Overview & Considerations
• Purpura: Common Causes
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• What to Expect at your Health Care Provider's Office
• Pictures & Images
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Tests & Exams
• Platelet Count
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• Bleeding Into the Skin
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