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A novel mutation in the interleukin-2 receptor gamma gene as the cause of lymphopenia in a neonate vertically exposed to human immunodeficiency virus.
The Pediatric infectious disease journal - 1 Feb 2005
Neubert Jennifer, Meindl Alfons, Theisen Albert, Adams Ortwin, Schulz Ansgar, Feyen Oliver, Niehues Tim
Abstract excerpt
Perinatal transmission prophylaxis has led to a significant reduction of vertical human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection. Antiretroviral drugs are being widely used before and during pregnancy, although these drugs can have possible adverse effects on the fetus and newborn. In this context, we report a unique case of X-linked severe combined immunodeficiency in a neonate vertically exposed to HIV.
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