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Increased incidence of immune thrombocytopenia (ITP) in 2021 correlating with the ongoing vaccination campaign against COVID-19 in a tertiary center - A monocentric analysis.
Schaefers, C; Paulsen, F-O; Frenzel, C; Weisel, K; Bokemeyer, C; Seidel, C.
  • Schaefers C; Department of Oncology, Hematology and Stem Cell Transplantation with Division of Pneumology, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Hamburg, Germany.
  • Paulsen FO; Department of Oncology, Hematology and Stem Cell Transplantation with Division of Pneumology, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Hamburg, Germany.
  • Frenzel C; Department of Oncology, Hematology and Stem Cell Transplantation with Division of Pneumology, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Hamburg, Germany.
  • Weisel K; Department of Oncology, Hematology and Stem Cell Transplantation with Division of Pneumology, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Hamburg, Germany.
  • Bokemeyer C; Department of Oncology, Hematology and Stem Cell Transplantation with Division of Pneumology, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Hamburg, Germany.
  • Seidel C; Department of Oncology, Hematology and Stem Cell Transplantation with Division of Pneumology, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Hamburg, Germany.
Br J Haematol ; 201(2): 222-226, 2023 04.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-2280065
ABSTRACT
Immune thrombocytopenia (ITP) was reported as a rare complication of COVID-19 vaccines. We conducted a retrospective single-center analysis of all ITP cases detected in 2021 and compared the quantity with the pre-vaccination years, from 2018 to 2020. In 2021, a two-fold increase in ITP cases was identified compared to previous years; 11 of 40 cases (27.5%) were considered COVID-19-vaccine related. Our study highlights an increase in ITP cases at our institution, probably related to COVID-19 vaccinations. Further studies are needed to investigate this finding globally.
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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Thrombocytopenia / Purpura, Thrombocytopenic, Idiopathic / COVID-19 Vaccines / COVID-19 Type of study: Observational study Topics: Vaccines Limits: Humans Language: English Journal: Br J Haematol Year: 2023 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: Bjh.18686

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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Thrombocytopenia / Purpura, Thrombocytopenic, Idiopathic / COVID-19 Vaccines / COVID-19 Type of study: Observational study Topics: Vaccines Limits: Humans Language: English Journal: Br J Haematol Year: 2023 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: Bjh.18686