Successful treatment of disseminated BCG infection in a SCID patient with granulocyte colony stimulating factor

• Main Authors: Wipada Pariyaprasert, Punchama Pacharn, Nualanong Visitsunthorn, Kulkanya Chokephaibulkit, Kleebsabai Sanpakit, Vip Viprakasit, Pakit Vichyanond, Orathai Jirapongsananuruk
• Other Authors: Mahidol University
• Format: Article
• Published: 2018
• Subjects: Immunology and Microbiology; Medicine
• Online Access: https://repository.li.mahidol.ac.th/handle/123456789/19362

Severe combined immunodeficiencies (SCID) are disorders with impairment of humoral and cellular immune functions. The prognosis of disseminated bacillus Calmette-Guérin (BCG) infection in immunocompromised host is unfavorable since response to standard therapy is poor. We report a successful treatme...