Austin Brown was diagnosed with Wiskott-Aldrich syndrome (WAS) when he was just three months old. Five weeks after being born, Austin’s parents – Lewis and Kasia – noticed a persistent rash over his head. He was initially diagnosed with eczema. But, after later contracting a severe case of hand, foot and mouth disease – an infection that […]
Tag: WiskottAldrich
Baby survived rare blood disorder Wiskott-Aldrich syndrome after life-saving transplant
WISKOTT-ALDRICH SYNDROME is a very rare blood disorder that causes children to have a poorly functioning immune system. One baby received a stem cell bone marrow transplant to survive the condition, and can now look forward to his first Christmas without the disorder. Daily Express :: Health Feed
