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01-03-2021 | Primary Immunodeficiency | Clinico Pathological Conferences

Mystery of a Family with Recurrent Male Infant Deaths- Solved by Autopsy and Molecular Tests

Authors: Nameirakpam Johnson, Akriti Bansal, Ankush Jindal, Vijai Williams, Debajyoti Chatterjee, Biman Saikia, Pandiarajan Vignesh, Amit Rawat

Published in: Indian Journal of Pediatrics | Issue 3/2021

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The authors report a case of a six weeks old boy who presented with acute febrile illness and progressive abdominal distension. There was a significant family history of early male sibling deaths. Autopsy showed multiorgan abscesses. Molecular test revealed final diagnosis of the child.

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Title: Mystery of a Family with Recurrent Male Infant Deaths- Solved by Autopsy and Molecular Tests
Authors: Nameirakpam Johnson
Akriti Bansal
Ankush Jindal
Vijai Williams
Debajyoti Chatterjee
Biman Saikia
Pandiarajan Vignesh
Amit Rawat
Publication date: 01-03-2021
Publisher: Springer India
Keywords: Primary Immunodeficiency
Autopsy
Cystic Fibrosis
Immunodeficiency
Cystic Fibrosis
Published in: Indian Journal of Pediatrics / Issue 3/2021
Print ISSN: 0019-5456
Electronic ISSN: 0973-7693
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s12098-020-03304-0

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