Viral infections in interferon-gamma receptor deficiency

J Pediatr. 1999 Nov;135(5):640-3. doi: 10.1016/s0022-3476(99)70064-8.

Abstract

Interferon-gamma receptor deficiency is a recently described immunodeficiency that is associated with onset of severe mycobacterial infections in childhood. We describe the occurrence of symptomatic and often severe viral infections in 4 patients with interferon-gamma receptor deficiency and mycobacterial disease. The viral pathogens included herpes viruses, parainfluenza virus type 3, and respiratory syncytial virus. We conclude that patients with interferon-gamma receptor deficiency and mycobacterial disease have increased susceptibility to some viral pathogens.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Antigens, CD / genetics
  • Child
  • Child, Preschool
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Immunologic Deficiency Syndromes / genetics
  • Immunologic Deficiency Syndromes / immunology
  • Infant
  • Interferon gamma Receptor
  • Male
  • Mycobacterium Infections / immunology*
  • Phenotype
  • Receptors, Interferon / deficiency*
  • Receptors, Interferon / immunology
  • Virus Diseases / immunology*

Substances

  • Antigens, CD
  • Receptors, Interferon