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An 8 year old boy with recurrent respiratory infections

An 8 year old boy is referred to a regional hospital for a surgical consultation for a lobectomy following a diagnosis of bronchiectasis due to a chronic history of recurrent respiratory infections.

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
Treatment
Final outcome
Evaluation – Questions & answers

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