Penicillosis in Patients with X-linked Hyperimmunoglobulin M Syndrome (XHIGM), Case Reports from Thailand

• Published in: Journal of allergy and clinical immunology Vol. 117; no. 2; p. S282
• Main Authors: Kamchaisatian, W., Kosalaraksa, P., Benjaponpitak, S., Hongeng, S., Direkwattanachai, C., Lumbiganon, P., Wiangnon, S.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: St. Louis Mosby, Inc 01.02.2006; Elsevier Limited
• Subjects: Ligands; Lymphatic system; Mutation; Patients; Thailand; Southeast Asia

The X-linked hyper-IgM syndrome (XHIGM) is an uncommon primary immunodeficiency disease caused by mutations in CD40 ligand gene, a T-lymphocyte surface molecule. First patient presented with prolonged fever, cough, neck pain and bloody sputum.