Isolated Acute Thrombocytopenia in a 21-Year-Old Caucasian Male

Abstract

Medical History: The patient reported no chronic illnesses. He denied any history of blood disorders in his family. He recounted he had not drank alcohol or smoked in the last 5 weeks of basic training. He reported 20 total sexual partners in his lifetime. The patient tested negative for HIV and ANA prior to the current encounter. Current Medications: Tessalon (antitussive), Tylenol. No thrombocytopenia-associated agents were found in the patient’s previous medical history.