Job's syndrome--a case report.
Job's syndrome is a rare immune disorder characterized by atopic dermatitis-like skin lesions, elevated serum IgE-levels, repeated occurrence of skin and respiratory tract infections, and skeletal abnormalities. We report on a 12-year-old boy with Job's syndrome from Gujarat State, India. He disclosed the characteristic face, eczematous skin reactions and skin and lung infections. Long-term chemoprophylaxis was realized with oral penicillins that dramatically improved the course of his disease. Other treatment options are discussed but not all meet the needs of developing countries.
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D000284:Administration, Oral; D000287:Administration, Topical; D002648:Child; D004359:Drug Therapy, Combination; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D007589:Job Syndrome / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000188:drug therapy*; D008297:Male; D010404:Penicillin V / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D012720:Severity of Illness Index; D013256:Steroids / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D016896:Treatment Outcome
D013256:Steroids; D010404:Penicillin V