What is Diarrhea, polyendocrinopathy, fatal infection syndrome, X-linked?

What is Diarrhea, polyendocrinopathy, fatal infection syndrome, X-linked?

• Diarrhea, polyendocrinopathy, fatal infection syndrome, X-linked: A rare condition involving autoimmune problems which can variably manifest as enteropathy (diarrhea), hemolytic anemia, and endocrine gland diseases such as diabetes mellitus and thyroid disease. Resistance to viral infections is poor. The condition is life-threatening, especially during infancy and early childhood. As the condition is inherited in a X-linked manner, males tend to suffer severe symptoms whereas females suffer few if any symptoms as they are a carrier of the condition.

Diarrhea, polyendocrinopathy, fatal infection syndrome, X-linked: Introduction

Types of Diarrhea, polyendocrinopathy, fatal infection syndrome, X-linked:

Broader types of Diarrhea, polyendocrinopathy, fatal infection syndrome, X-linked:

• Digestive conditions
• Genetic conditions
• Immune system conditions
• Endocrine system conditions
• Autoimmune conditions
• Blood conditions
• more types...»

Who gets Diarrhea, polyendocrinopathy, fatal infection syndrome, X-linked?

Gender Ratio for Diarrhea, polyendocrinopathy, fatal infection syndrome, X-linked: male predominance

How serious is Diarrhea, polyendocrinopathy, fatal infection syndrome, X-linked?

Prognosis of Diarrhea, polyendocrinopathy, fatal infection syndrome, X-linked: Death can occur during the first years of life. A bone marrow transplant is a potential cure for the condition and if it is done before damage to organs such as the pancreas and thyroid occurs, the prognosis can be quite reasonable.
Complications of Diarrhea, polyendocrinopathy, fatal infection syndrome, X-linked: see complications of Diarrhea, polyendocrinopathy, fatal infection syndrome, X-linked

What causes Diarrhea, polyendocrinopathy, fatal infection syndrome, X-linked?

Causes of Diarrhea, polyendocrinopathy, fatal infection syndrome, X-linked: see causes of Diarrhea, polyendocrinopathy, fatal infection syndrome, X-linked

What are the symptoms of Diarrhea, polyendocrinopathy, fatal infection syndrome, X-linked?

Symptoms of Diarrhea, polyendocrinopathy, fatal infection syndrome, X-linked: see symptoms of Diarrhea, polyendocrinopathy, fatal infection syndrome, X-linked

Complications of Diarrhea, polyendocrinopathy, fatal infection syndrome, X-linked: see complications of Diarrhea, polyendocrinopathy, fatal infection syndrome, X-linked

Onset of Diarrhea, polyendocrinopathy, fatal infection syndrome, X-linked: symptoms usually start within months of birth

Diarrhea, polyendocrinopathy, fatal infection syndrome, X-linked: Testing

Diagnostic testing: see tests for Diarrhea, polyendocrinopathy, fatal infection syndrome, X-linked.

Misdiagnosis: see misdiagnosis and Diarrhea, polyendocrinopathy, fatal infection syndrome, X-linked.

How is it treated?

Treatments for Diarrhea, polyendocrinopathy, fatal infection syndrome, X-linked: see treatments for Diarrhea, polyendocrinopathy, fatal infection syndrome, X-linked

Name of Diarrhea, polyendocrinopathy, fatal infection syndrome, X-linked

Main name of condition: Diarrhea, polyendocrinopathy, fatal infection syndrome, X-linked

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