ASTER CMI HOSPITAL TREATS 5 MONTH OLD CHILD WEIGHING LESS THAN 5 Kgs FROM A RARE CONGENITAL IMMUNE DISORDER -LEUKOCYTE ADHESION DEFICIENCY (LAD).

LAD is a rare genetic disease that causes severe immuno deficiency which prevents the body's immune system from normal functioning.This makes children with LAD very susceptible to infections,which can be fatal.The only curative  treatment for LAD is Bone Marrow Transplantation (BMT) from a healthy donor.Fortunately,the mother emerged as a beacon of hope as she was human leukocyte antigen (HLA) compatible with the baby.

Addressing the media,Dr.Anoop P.Sr. Consultant-Haematology,Paediatric,Haemato-Oncology &BMT,Aster CMI Hospital said,"Due to the complications involved,most treatment centers even in affluent countries may prefer to perform BMT after a baby weighs 10 Kgs and is completely free of  active infection.The procedure was challenging,however,our team went ahead with transplantation with cautious optimism.We are delighted that the procedure was successful,the infant is now recovering well,her immune system is  healthy, and she is expected to lead a normal life".

The BMT was conducted along with the team of experts comprising of Paediatric Haemato-Oncology & BMT, Senior Consultants,Dr.Stalin Ramprakash & Dr. Raghuram CP,and Dr.Sagar Bhattad, Consultant-Paediatric Immunology,& Rheumatology,
played a crucial role in the early diagnosis of this disease and saved the baby's life.