What is natural killer cell deficiency syndrome?
Natural killer (NK) cell deficiency syndromes are rare disorders in which either the number, function, or both of NK cells is abnormal, in the absence of any other condition known to affect NK cells. It is characterized by severe, recurrent, or atypical herpes infections.
How do members experience natural killer cell deficiency syndrome?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with natural killer cell deficiency syndrome*
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Top treatments taken by people for natural killer cell deficiency syndrome*
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Who has natural killer cell deficiency syndrome on PatientsLikeMe?
Age
Age | Proportion | # of patients |
---|---|---|
<20 | 2 | |
20s | 2 | |
30s | 8 | |
40s | 5 | |
50s | 6 | |
60s | 4 | |
70+ | 0 |
Distribution of sex
Sex
Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
---|---|---|
Male | 6 | |
Female | 21 |
Talk to people with natural killer cell deficiency syndrome
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