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5 Facts you should know about

Wiskott–Aldrich syndrome (WAS)

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1

Wiskott-Aldrich syndrome is caused by mutations in the WAS gene and is inherited in an X-linked manner

2

The first signs are usually petechiae and bruising, resulting from thrombocytopenia

3

Spontaneous nose bleeds, bloody diarrhea, and eczema typically develop in the first month of life

4

Recurrent bacterial infections typically develop by three months of age

 

5

Hematopoietic cell transplantation is the only known cure

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