Answer: A rare, life-threatening blood disorder
Notes: A study linked the COVID-19 vaccine CoronaVac from Sinovac Biotech to immune thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (TTP). TTP is a rare, life-threatening blood disorder with excessive clotting and low platelet count. In TTP, clots form in small blood vessels, blocking blood flow to organs like the brain, kidneys, and heart, potentially causing organ damage. “Thrombotic” refers to blood clots; “Thrombocytopenic” to low platelets; and “Purpura” to bruises from bleeding under the skin. Low platelets in TTP hinder proper blood clotting, causing bleeding issues, including internal and skin bleeding.
