Thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura.

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Zachary Lavender practices in emergency medicine at Hartford (Conn.) Hospital and is an adjunct clinical assistant professor in the PA program at Quinnipiac University in Hamden, Conn. Lauren Collin practices in pulmonary-critical care at Hartford Hospital. The authors have disclosed no potential conflicts of interest, financial or otherwise.

Published: July 2021

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