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5 Facts you should know about
Wiskott–Aldrich syndrome (WAS)
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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