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Severe combined immunodeficiency
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Overview
Severe combined immunodeficiencies (SCID) are inherited immune system disorders characterized by defects in both T cells and B cells. SCID causes a high susceptibility to life-threatening infections and failure to thrive. Without treatment, people with SCID do not tend to live past early childhood. Two common types of SCID include:
References
- Learning about severe combined immunodeficiency (SCID). National Human Genome Research Institute. http://www.genome.gov/13014325. Accessed August 9, 2011.
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General Information
- The American Society of Gene & Cell Therapy provides information on the treatment of immunodeficiency diseases.
- Genetics Home Reference (GHR) contains information on Severe combined immunodeficiency. Click on the link to go to GHR and review the information.
- The National Human Genome Research Institute's (NHGRI) mission encompasses a broad range of studies aimed at understanding the structure and function of the human genome and its role in health and disease. Click on the link to view the information page on this topic.
- The National Organization for Rare Disorders (NORD) is a federation of more than 130 nonprofit voluntary health organizations serving people with rare disorders. Click on the link to view information on this topic.
- Orphanet is a European reference portal for information on rare diseases and orphan drugs. Access to this database is free of charge. Click on the link to read information on this topic.
- PubMed is a searchable database of medical literature and lists journal articles that discuss Severe combined immunodeficiency. Click on the link to view a sample search on this topic.
- The The Online Mendelian Inheritance in Man (OMIM) database contains genetics resources that discuss Severe combined immunodeficiency. Click on the link to go to OMIM and review these resources.
Selected Full-Text Journal Articles
- Kaufman, et al. Cerebral Lymphoma in an Adenosine Deaminase-Deficient Patient With Severe Combined Immunodeficiency Receiving Polyethylene Glycol-Conjugated Adenosine Deaminase. Pediatrics 2005;116:e876-e879.
Insurance Issues
- The Social Security Administration has included this condition in their Compassionate Allowances Initiative. This initiative speeds up the processing of disability claims for applicants with certain medical conditions that cause severe disability. More information about Compassionate Allowances and applying for Social Security disability is available online.