ADAMTS13 and Thrombocytopenia: Wang et al. [12] also reported two patients with severe infection who most likely suffered from both DIC and TTP; both patients presented with renal injury, purpura, thrombocytopenia, and coagulation/fibrinolysis abnormalities characteristic of DIC, as well as a markedly reduced ADAMTS-13 activity level and positive ADAMTS-13 inhibitor.