Genetic Cause Of Previously Undefined Primary Immune Deficiency Disease identified
Monday, September 28, 2009 - 00:21
in Health & Medicine
Researchers have identified a genetic mutation that accounts for a perplexing condition found in people with an inherited immunodeficiency. The disorder, called combined immunodeficiency, is characterized by a constellation of severe health problems, including persistent bacterial and viral skin infections, severe eczema, acute allergies and asthma and cancer.