Molluscum contagiosum is a common childhood illness with an estimated prevalence of 1/200 in the 1-10 y/o age group, and is epidemic as a sexually transmitted disease among sexually active adults.
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Wiskott Aldrich syndrome (WAS) is an inherited immune system disorder that can lead to frequent infections and problems with bleeding too easily.
Inherited immune disorders are also called primary immune deficiency disorders. These disorders are caused by a mutation (mistake) in a gene that affects the immune system. A gene is an inherited code of instructions that tells the body how to make every cell and substance in the body.
The immune system is made up of organs and cells that work together to protect the body from infection and disease. The immune system uses white blood cells to fight infections. The white blood cells mark and attack cells that they do not recognize as belonging in the body.
Common signs and symptoms of Wiskott Aldrich syndrome – WAS usually appear soon after birth or within the first year of life:
To diagnose Wiskott Aldrich syndrome – WAS, a doctor will do a blood test. In boys with WAS, the blood will show low numbers of platelets. The platelets that appear will be smaller than normal. In boys older than 2 years, tests of blood and skin cells will show problems with immune system functions. To be certain of the diagnosis, a doctor can also do a genetic test to look for a mutation of the gene that is linked to WAS.
Boys with Wiskott Aldrich syndrome – WAS are at risk of dying during childhood from infections, bleeding or lymphoma. However, with good supportive care, some boys with milder forms of WAS can live into adulthood.
Supportive care is treatment to manage symptoms and help patients live with a disease. Supportive care does not cure the disease. Supportive care treatments for boys with bleeding problems (thrombocytopenia) may include: