Interleukin 7 receptor α-chain-mutation severe combined immunodeficiency without lymphopenia: correction with haploidentical T-cell-depleted bone marrow transplantation

Early diagnosis and treatment of SCID are associated with an increased rate of survival and improved long-term outcome. Some patients with SCID can present without lymphopenia. Thus, we advocate that more sensitive screening tests be considered for inclusion in the newborn screening program currently used in most states.