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Kenneth Martino Djajapranata
Merlyna Savitri

Chronic Immune Thrombocytopenia Purpura (ITP) is a medical condition characterized by a decrease in the number of platelets in the blood due to the body's immune system attacking the platelets. Chronic ITP sufferers can experience various complications, one of which is multiple abscesses. Multiple abscesses are a medical condition characterized by a collection of pus in the body tissue which can occur in various organs. The reported case is a patient with chronic ITP with multiple abscesses. Sufferers experience symptoms of fever, pain in the part of the body affected by the abscess, and a decrease in the number of platelets in the blood. The diagnosis is made through physical examination, blood tests and radiological examinations. Treatment given to sufferers includes giving antibiotics to treat infections that occur, giving drugs to increase the number of platelets in the blood, and drainage procedures to remove pus from the abscess. Sufferers also need to undergo long-term treatment to control their chronic ITP condition. This case shows that chronic ITP sufferers can experience complications in the form of multiple abscesses which require appropriate and immediate treatment. Prevention of infection and control of the chronic condition of ITP are very important in reducing the risk of complications in sufferers .

Keywords: Keywords: Immune Thrombocytopenia Purpura, Multiple Abscesses, Infections