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Screening newborns for primary T-cell immunodeficiencies: consensus and controversy. Expert Rev Clin Immunol 2011 Nov;7(6):761-8

Date

10/22/2011

Pubmed ID

22014017

DOI

10.1586/eci.11.25

Scopus ID

2-s2.0-80054952534 (requires institutional sign-in at Scopus site)   9 Citations

Abstract

Newborn screening for early identification of T-cell lymphopenia and severe combined immunodeficiency has recently been recommended as an addition to the newborn screening programs in all states. This article will review the evidence supporting the use of this newborn screening test, and will outline the barriers to nationwide implementation, which include issues specific to this test and controversies regarding newborn screening in general.

Author List

Accetta Pedersen DJ, Verbsky J, Routes JM

Author

James Verbsky MD, PhD Professor in the Pediatrics department at Medical College of Wisconsin




MESH terms used to index this publication - Major topics in bold

Common Variable Immunodeficiency
Consensus
Female
Humans
Infant, Newborn
Infant, Newborn, Diseases
Lymphopenia
Male
National Health Programs
Neonatal Screening
T-Lymphocytes