to determine the mechanisms of an increase in the platelet count after therapy for autoimmune thrombocytopenic purpura , we determined the survival time and localization of radiolabeled autologous platelets and measured platelet-associated immunoglobulin levels before and after prednisone therapy or splenectomy in 19 patients with the disease .
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autoimmune thrombocytopenic purpura
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prednisone