Ataxia telangiectasia overview
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Overview
Ataxia-telangiectasia (AT) (Boder-Sedgwick syndrome[1] or Louis-Bar syndrome) is a primary immunodeficiency disorder that occurs in an estimated incidence of 1 in 40,000 to 1 in 300,000 births (Lederman, 2000).
It is associated with a defect in T-cells.[2]
References
- ↑ Template:WhoNamedIt
- ↑ "Ataxia-Telangiectasia: Immunodeficiency Disorders: Merck Manual Professional". Retrieved 2008-03-01.