What is X-linked lymphoproliferative syndrome?

Also known as: X-linked lymphoproliferative disease, XLP, Duncan’s syndrome.

X-linked lymphoproliferative syndrome is a genetic disease in which the immune system does not work as well as it should. The greatest risk for children with X-linked lymphoproliferative syndrome seems to be from the Epstein-Barr virus, which causes mononucleosis. This virus can cause severe complications for children with X-linked lymphoproliferative syndrome.

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Reviewed by: Mislen S Bauer, MD

This page was last updated on: 1/29/2019 3:21:13 PM