Severe combined immune deficiency (SCID)

Severe combined immune deficiency (SCID)

Included in a group of rare, life-threatening disorders caused by at least 15 different single gene defects that result in profound deficiencies in T- and B- lymphocyte function.

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Category: Vaccines
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