Children with SCID are born defenceless against infections


Jaasritha had to be isolated in a hospital room for nine months before her bone marrow transplant in order to keep her safe from infections. — MANONMANI SUPARAMANY

As a parent, you’d probably never guess that if your child repeatedly gets an infection, it could be due to a genetic disorder.

Even medical practitioners may not be aware of this.

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