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Immunodeficiency and failure to thrive

A 5 and half year old female, having recently moved provinces, is seen by a new paediatrician and diagnosed with pneumonia. It is also noted that she is failing to grow consistently and has experienced frequent arrests in weight gain.

Acknowledgement
This case study was kindly provided by Dr Monika Esser MMed Paed, Head of Division of Immunology, N.H.L.S Coastal Branch, Tygerberg Hospital.

Course Content

History
Differential Diagnosis
Examination
Investigations
Discussion
Evaluation – Questions & answers

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