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* [[Primary immunodeficiency]]
* [[Primary immunodeficiency]]
* X-linked recessive defect in the WAS gene located at xP 11.22-23
* X-linked recessive defect in the WASp gene located at xP 11.22-23
* Characterized by [[eczema]], [[thrombocytopenia]], [[immunodeficiency]]
* Characterized by [[eczema]], [[thrombocytopenia]] (causing bleeding), and [[immunodeficiency]]
** Immunodeficiency is characterized by recurrent infections with encapsulated organisms and recurrent sinopulmonary infections
** Myeloid cells have impaired phagocytosis and chemotaxis; also have issues with T cell and B cell dysfunction


[[Category:Genetic syndromes]]
[[Category:Genetic syndromes]]

Latest revision as of 20:20, 6 October 2025

  • Primary immunodeficiency
  • X-linked recessive defect in the WASp gene located at xP 11.22-23
  • Characterized by eczema, thrombocytopenia (causing bleeding), and immunodeficiency
    • Immunodeficiency is characterized by recurrent infections with encapsulated organisms and recurrent sinopulmonary infections
    • Myeloid cells have impaired phagocytosis and chemotaxis; also have issues with T cell and B cell dysfunction