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Rajoor, Umesh.G.
- Progressive Ataxia in an 11 Year Child - a Case Report
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1 SDM College of Medical Sciences and Hospital, Sattur, Dharwad-09. Karnataka, IN
2 Dept of Medicine, SDM College of Medical Sciences and Hospital, Sattur, Dharwad, Karnataka, IN
1 SDM College of Medical Sciences and Hospital, Sattur, Dharwad-09. Karnataka, IN
2 Dept of Medicine, SDM College of Medical Sciences and Hospital, Sattur, Dharwad, Karnataka, IN
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Indian Journal of Public Health Research & Development, Vol 4, No 1 (2013), Pagination: 208-210Abstract
Ataxia Telangiectasia is a primary immunodeficiency disease which affects a number of different organs in the body. It is characterized by ataxia, telangiectasia of the eyes and skin, a variable immunodeficiency involving both cellular and humoral immune responses and a predisposition to cancer. Here we present a case of ataxia telangiectasia in an 11 yearr child who presented with progressive ataxia.Keywords
Ataxia Telangiectasia, Humoral Immunity, Immunodeficiency
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