Hereditary CD4+ T lymphocytopenia.
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چکیده
Two siblings suffering from mental retardation, progressive bronchiectasis, extensive warts, and persistent hepatitis B are described. The propositus also had an unusual physiognomy and non-specific colitis. Both patients had a marked decrease in the population of CD4+ helper T cells.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Archives of disease in childhood
دوره 78 4 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 1998