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A preterm baby with Omenn syndrome

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A preterm baby born with scaly skin who later developed recurrent infections and was subsequently diagnosed to have Omenn syndrome is presented.

Conclusion Any baby with ichthyotic skin and recurrent infections should have immunodeficiency considered in the differential diagnosis.

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  1. Special Care Baby Unit, Homerton Hospital, Homerton Row, London E9 6SR, UK e-mail: N.Aladangady@qmw.ac.uk Tel.: +44-208-5105555, , , , , , GB

    Narendra Aladangady

  2. Ayrshire Central Hospital, Irvine KA12 8SS, Scotland, , , , , , GB

    Sheena Kinmond

  3. Newcastle General Hospital, Newcastle upon Tyne NE4 6BE, UK, , , , , , GB

    Andrew J. Cant

  4. Royal Hospital for Sick Children, Yorkhill, Glasgow G3 8SJ, Scotland, , , , , , GB

    Brenda Gibson

  5. The Queen Mother's Hospital, Yorkhill, Glasgow G3 8SJ, Scotland, , , , , , GB

    Jonathan A. P. Coutts

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  1. Narendra Aladangady
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Received: 21 January 2000 / Accepted: 23 February 2000

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Aladangady, N., Kinmond, S., Cant, A. et al. A preterm baby with Omenn syndrome. Eur J Pediatr 159, 657–658 (2000). https://doi.org/10.1007/PL00008401

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