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Reversible severe combined immunodeficiency phenotype secondary to a mutation of the proton-coupled folate transporter.
Clinical immunology (Orlando, Fla.) - 1 Dec 2009
Borzutzky Arturo, Crompton Brian, Bergmann Anke K, Giliani Silvia, Baxi Sachin, Martin Madelena, Neufeld Ellis J, Notarangelo Luigi D
Abstract excerpt
Hereditary folate malabsorption is a rare inborn error of metabolism due to mutations in the proton-coupled folate transporter (PCFT). Clinical presentation of PCFT deficiency may mimic severe combined immune deficiency (SCID). We report a 4-month-old female who presented with failure to thrive, normocytic anemia, Pneumocystis jirovecii pneumonia and systemic cytomegalovirus infection. Immunological evaluation...
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