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Researchers from Dalhousie University, Department of Pediatrics publish new studies and findings in the area of pediatric in children
March 11th, 2008
Research findings, 'Staphylococcal pericarditis, and liver and paratracheal abscesses as presentations in two new cases of interleukin-1 receptor associated kinase 4 deficiency,' are discussed in a new report. According to recent research from Halifax, Canada, "A deficiency in the interleukin-1 receptor activated kinase 4 (IRAK-4) has recently been associated with severe recurrent, predominantly Gram-positive bacterial infections. CLINICAL PRESENTATION: Two unrelated Canadian children with unique presentations of IRAK-4 deficiency are described." "Both children had multiple Gram-positive bacterial infections, specifically Staphylococcus aureus and...
Source: TB & Outbreaks Week (2008-03-11)
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