Disseminated cryptococcal infection in patient with novel JAK3 mutation severe combined immunodeficiency, with resolution after stem cell transplantation

Pediatr Infect Dis J. 2012 Feb;31(2):204-6. doi: 10.1097/INF.0b013e318239c3b3.

Abstract

Disseminated cryptococcal infection is the second most common cause of death after tuberculosis in acquired immune deficiency syndrome patients. Surprisingly, it has been reported only in few patients with primary immunodeficiency diseases. Herein, we report the clinical presentation and outcome of a 23-month-old boy with novel JAK3 mutation severe combined immunodeficiency disease complicated by severe disseminated cryptococcal infection.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Cryptococcosis / diagnosis*
  • Cryptococcosis / pathology*
  • Humans
  • Infant
  • Janus Kinase 3 / deficiency*
  • Janus Kinase 3 / genetics
  • Male
  • Severe Combined Immunodeficiency / complications*
  • Severe Combined Immunodeficiency / genetics
  • Stem Cell Transplantation*
  • Treatment Outcome

Substances

  • JAK3 protein, human
  • Janus Kinase 3