This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: New Born Infants, Subject name: Pediatrics
Henoch-Schonlein purpura is characterized by the following except? 
Select and explain. 
A. Glomerulonephritis, B. Hematochezia, C. Thrombocytopenia, D. Palpable purpura
C: Thrombocytopenia
Answer: C: Thrombocytopenia 
Explanation: c. Thrombocytopenia(Ref: Nelson's 20/e p 1216-1217', Ghai 8/e p 632-633)Kidney involvement (glomerulonephritis) & bowel involvement (blood in stools, abdominal pain) can be seen in HSP.