Petechial hemorrhage is seen in________________?

Correct answer: D. thrombocytopenic purpura

  • A. cyclic neutropenia
  • B. agranulocytosis
  • C. pernicious anemia
  • D. thrombocytopenic purpura

Explanation

Thrombocytopenic purpura causes petechiae and other mucocutaneous bleeding because the platelet count is reduced. Neutropenia and pernicious anemia primarily cause infection or mucosal atrophy rather than characteristic petechiae.

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