7th September 2020

Jake is a 9-year-old boy who has recently been diagnosed with Immune Thrombocytopenia following a viral illness a couple of weeks ago

Jake is a 9-year-old boy who has recently been diagnosed with Immune Thrombocytopenia following a viral illness a couple of weeks ago. He has a platelet count >50×10⁹/litre, and is generally well in himself with no signs of bleeding. You are deciding how best to manage him.

Which of the following is the most appropriate management option?

Select the SINGLE most appropriate option from the list below. Select ONE option only.