Abstract
Interferon-γ receptor deficiency is a recently described immunodeficiency that is associated with onset of severe mycobacterial infections in childhood. We describe the occurrence of symptomatic and often severe vital infections in 4 patients with interferon-γ receptor deficiency and mycobacterial disease. The vital pathogens included herpes viruses, parainfluenza virus type 3, and respiratory syncytial virus. We conclude that patients with interferon-γ receptor deficiency and mycobacterial disease have increased susceptibility to some vital pathogens.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 640-643 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | Journal of Pediatrics |
Volume | 135 |
Issue number | 5 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 1999 |
Externally published | Yes |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Pediatrics, Perinatology, and Child Health