M256 nk cell dysfunction presenting as recurrent atypical kawasaki disease
The patient presented twice with atypical Kawasaki disease (KD) with testing positive for adenovirus, Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) on first presentation with significant neutropenia. Second presentation also had significant neutropenia and testing positive for herpes simplex virus (HSV) with viremia triggering concern for immunodeficiency. Work-up revealed reduced natural killer (NK) cell function.
Source: Annals of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology - Category: Allergy & Immunology Authors: L. Kaminsky, A. Horwitz, K. Diehl Source Type: research
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