Wiskott-Aldrich Syndrome: An inherited immune system disorder that affects only males and is characterized by recurring infections, eczema and reduced level of blood platelets (thrombocytopenia). More detailed information about the symptoms, causes, and treatments of Wiskott-Aldrich Syndrome is available below.
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Rare x-linked immunodeficiency syndrome of young boys characterized by eczema, thrombocytopenic purpura and recurrent pyogenic infection; IGM levels are low and IGA and IGE levels are elevated; lymphoreticular malignancies are common. - (Source - Diseases Database)
Wiskott-Aldrich Syndrome is listed as a "rare disease" by the Office of
Rare Diseases (ORD) of the National Institutes of Health
(NIH). This means that Wiskott-Aldrich Syndrome, or a subtype of Wiskott-Aldrich Syndrome,
affects less than 200,000 people in the US population.
Source - National Institutes of Health (NIH)
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