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A RARE CASE OF IMMUNODEFICIENCY - CASE REPORT

THIYANESHWARAN S

Abstract


Wiskott Aldrich syndrome is a rare primary  immunodeficiency. It is an X linked recessive disease caused by mutation of WAS protein gene with an incidence of  approximately 1 in 200000 live births. It is characterized by atopic dermatitis, thrombocytopenic purpura with normally appearing megakaryocytes but small defective platelets and undue susceptibility to infection. We report a case of WAS in a 11 month old child in view of its rarity.

 


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