Bubble baby : Living with zero immunity 

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Imagine a world where a simple hug could be life-threatening.

This is the reality of Bubble Baby Syndrome.

Bubble Baby is a nickname for children born with Severe Combined Immunodeficiency (SCID), a rare, life-threatening genetic disorder where the immune system is essentially absent or non-functional.

In SCID, the immune system can’t fight infections well. This is because T cells and B cells are either missing or don’t work properly. This makes patients very sick from infections.

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Some early signs include:

  • Frequent or persistent infections
  • Failure to gain weight or grow at a normal rate
  • Chronic cough or difficulty breathing
  • Diarrhea that persists or recurs frequently

Early detection and treatment are key. Prompt diagnosis and proper treatment can greatly help babies with SCID.

How effective is newborn screening for SCID?

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I feel posts like this are important because many people are unaware of rare conditions like SCID.
Early signs like repeated infections or poor growth should never be ignored in children. Early diagnosis and timely treatment can truly save lives.

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Totally agree with this

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Informative post. Promoting awareness for early signs like failure to thrive and persistent infections is essential for every clinician.

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Agreed with your thoughts

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Absolutely,New born screening and awareness about such type of rare disease is very important.

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New born babies should be screened in every aspect to know what the baby can suffer so that we can prevent diseases by any means available.

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Informative post. Promoting awareness about such rare disorders is very important.

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Learned something new today.

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Newborns are highly sensitive and require utmost care, support, and close monitoring. They should be carefully examined and screened for any possible conditions, helping identify and rule out potentially life-threatening problems at the earliest stage.

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Without screening, SCID is fatal within the first few years life due to infections. Early detection allows doctors to take preventive measures. Newborn screening for Severe Combined Immunodeficiency (SCID) is highly effective, thereby improving the prognosis before any infection occurs.

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