Approach to the child with recurrent infections
Children with a history of recurrent, severe, or unusual infections present a diagnostic challenge. It is important to maintain a high index of suspicion for the diagnosis of immunodeficiency, for early diagnosis and treatment can improve outcome. Differentiation between infections caused by common...
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doaj-9c94fc16ae18465e97233dacaaf92b7b2020-11-24T23:41:30ZengWolters Kluwer Medknow PublicationsJournal of Family and Community Medicine2230-82292229-340X2009-01-011637782Approach to the child with recurrent infectionsSuzan A AlKhaterChildren with a history of recurrent, severe, or unusual infections present a diagnostic challenge. It is important to maintain a high index of suspicion for the diagnosis of immunodeficiency, for early diagnosis and treatment can improve outcome. Differentiation between infections caused by common risk factors, or immune dysfunction should be based on a detailed history and physical examination and, if indicated, followed by appropriate laboratory studies. This paper aims at providing guidelines for the evaluation of children with recurrent infections. It provides an overview of the diagnostic approach including important details required from the history, physical examination, and an appropriate choice of screening test to be ordered.http://www.jfcmonline.com/article.asp?issn=2230-8229;year=2009;volume=16;issue=3;spage=77;epage=82;aulast=AlKhaterAntibody deficiencyPrimary immunodeficiencyRecurrent infectionSevere combined immunodeficiency |
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Suzan A AlKhater Approach to the child with recurrent infections Journal of Family and Community Medicine Antibody deficiency Primary immunodeficiency Recurrent infection Severe combined immunodeficiency |
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Approach to the child with recurrent infections |
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Approach to the child with recurrent infections |
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Approach to the child with recurrent infections |
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Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications |
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Journal of Family and Community Medicine |
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2230-8229 2229-340X |
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Children with a history of recurrent, severe, or unusual infections present a diagnostic challenge. It is important to maintain a high index of suspicion for the diagnosis of immunodeficiency, for early diagnosis and treatment can improve outcome. Differentiation between infections caused by common risk factors, or immune dysfunction should be based on a detailed history and physical examination and, if indicated, followed by appropriate laboratory studies. This paper aims at providing guidelines for the evaluation of children with recurrent infections. It provides an overview of the diagnostic approach including important details required from the history, physical examination, and an appropriate choice of screening test to be ordered. |
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Antibody deficiency Primary immunodeficiency Recurrent infection Severe combined immunodeficiency |
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