Diarrhea -- polyendocrinopathy -- infections, X-linked: A rare X-linked disorder characterized by diarrhea and severe, fatal infections during infancy. The body's immune system attacks it's own endocrine glands and various other organs. Females are carriers and can have mild symptoms whereas males suffer the fatal course of the disease. More detailed information about the symptoms, causes, and treatments of Diarrhea -- polyendocrinopathy -- infections, X-linked is available below.
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Prognosis for Diarrhea -- polyendocrinopathy -- infections, X-linked: death generally occurs during the first few years of life
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