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If a child has digeorge syndrome. would he have serious immunological problems?
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Possibly: In children with digeorge syndrome, the thymus gland may be small or missing, resulting in poor immune function and frequent, severe infections.
Answered 3/2/2013
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Digeorge syndrome: If the thymus gland is small or is missing, there can be a problem with T cells (type of white blood cell) which can make it hard to fight infections.
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