Abstract
Seven infants with severe dermatitis, diarrhoea and/or infections are described. A primary immunodeficiency (PID) was considered among the diagnostic hypotheses in all cases. Thrombocytopenia, hypereosinophilia, lymphopenia and Ig deficiencies were adjunctive elements to consider PID in 3 cases. In 5 out of 7 cases a PID was confirmed. In the 2 remaining cases, cutaneous infection and adverse reaction to drugs were the final diagnoses. We recommend a thorough diagnostic work up for PID in "red" infants with diarrhoea and/or severe infections.
Translated title of the contribution | Seven red infants |
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Original language | Italian |
Pages (from-to) | 512-516 |
Number of pages | 5 |
Journal | Medico e Bambino |
Volume | 22 |
Issue number | 8 |
Publication status | Published - Oct 31 2003 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Pediatrics, Perinatology, and Child Health