Congenital Neutropenia in Children: Evaluation of Infectious Complications, Treatment Results and Long-Term Outcome

Al I. O., Oymak Y., Karapinar T. H., ERDEM M., Gozmen S., Tahta N., ...More

IZMIR DR BEHCET UZ COCUK HASTANESI DERGISI, vol.11, no.2, pp.181-187, 2021 (ESCI) identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 11 Issue: 2
  • Publication Date: 2021
  • Doi Number: 10.5222/buchd.2021.72325
  • Journal Name: IZMIR DR BEHCET UZ COCUK HASTANESI DERGISI
  • Journal Indexes: Emerging Sources Citation Index (ESCI), TR DİZİN (ULAKBİM)
  • Page Numbers: pp.181-187
  • Keywords: Congenital neutropenia, infection, neutropenia, children, MUTATIONS, ELANE, HAX1, CLASSIFICATION, DEFICIENCY, SEPSIS
  • Bursa Uludag University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Objective: Infections are an important cause of morbidity and mortality for patients with congenital neutropenia. In the present study, we report on the incidence, type, localization of documented infections, as well as the clinical features and long-term outcome in patients with congenital neutropenia in our clinic.