Wiskott-Aldrich Syndrome
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| Name: Wiskott-Aldrich Syndrome |
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| Abnormal destruction of the cells (platelets) which are responsible for blood clotting, and a lack of the cells necessary to protect the body from infection. |
Causes of Wiskott-Aldrich Syndrome
Inherited condition, which passes from one generation to the next through the mother (X linked), but only affects boys. |
Symptoms of Wiskott-Aldrich Syndrome
Widespread eczema, recurrent severe infections, and excessive bleeding and bruising because of a lack of platelets in the blood. |
Tests for Wiskott-Aldrich Syndrome
Diagnosed by blood tests and bone marrow biopsy. |
Treatment for Wiskott-Aldrich Syndrome
Vigorous treatment of infections, blood transfusions, bone marrow transplants and sometimes removal of the spleen (which is responsible for destroying the platelets).
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Complications of Wiskott-Aldrich Syndrome of its treatment
Severe life threatening infections. |
Likely Outcome of Wiskott-Aldrich Syndrome
Few of these children survive into their teen years. |
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