Thrombocytopenia is caused by:a) Heparinb) Acyclovirc) DICd) Henoch-schonlein purpura (HSP)e) Hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS)

DIC and HUS cause megakaryocytic thrombocytopenia DIC and microangiopathic hemolytic anemia cause thrombocytopenia. Kasabach-Merritt syndrome (KMS) is defined as profound thrombocytopenia related to platelet tapping within a vascular tumor. Spleenomegaly (hyperspleenism) may cause thrombocytopenia. Shaken baby syndrome is not a cause of thrombocytopenia    Important drugs causing thrombocytopenia Quinine        o Vancomycin o Sulfa compounds Quinidine    o Heparin        o Gold salts