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Low Platelets/Thrombocytopenia

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Platelets (PLT), thrombocytes, are blood cells that helps it to clot (stop bleeding). Not having enough platelets in your blood is called thrombocytopenia. This pamphlet describes what causes low platelets, symptoms, and ways to prevent and manage it.

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