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Title: Severe CD8 deficiency in a child with miliary tuberculosis. Author: Kordy FN, Al-Jumaah S, Al-Ghonaim A. Journal: J Trop Pediatr; 2005 Oct; 51(5):316-8. PubMed ID: 15927944. Abstract: This report described a 6-month-old boy who presented with miliary tuberculosis and severe CD8 deficiency, which is most likely secondary to miliary tuberculosis since his CD8 was back to normal 6 month after therapy and primary CD8 deficiency, (ZAP 70 defect) was ruled out. To our knowledge this is the first paediatric case reported with severe CD8 deficiency secondary to miliary TB.[Abstract] [Full Text] [Related] [New Search]