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Severe Combined Immunodeficiency (SCID) Severe Combined Immunodeficiency (SCID) What is SCID? • Severe Combined Immunodeficiency, otherwise known as SCID. • SCID is a group of very rare-and potentially fatal-inherited disorders related to the immune system. • SCID makes those affected highly susceptible to life-threatening infections by viruses, bacteria and fungi. What is SCID? • Severe Combined Immunodeficiency, otherwise known as SCID. • SCID is a group of very rare-and potentially fatal-inherited disorders related to the immune system. • SCID makes those affected highly susceptible to life-threatening infections by viruses, bacteria and fungi. Is SCID Inherited? Is SCID Inherited? Chromosome Location? • There are several types of SCID. • The most common form is caused by a mutation in the SCIDX1 gene located on the X chromosome. Chromosome Location? • There are several types of SCID. • The most common form is caused by a mutation in the SCIDX1 gene located on the X chromosome. Interesting Facts! • One form of SCID became the first human illness treated by human gene therapy in 1990. • About 1 out of every 100,000 babies is born with SCID. • SCID is sometimes called Bubble Boy disease. In the 1970s, a boy named David Vetter had to live in a plastic bubble for 12 years because of SCID. Interesting Facts! • One form of SCID became the first human illness treated by human gene therapy in 1990. • About 1 out of every 100,000 babies is born with SCID. • SCID is sometimes called Bubble Boy disease. In the 1970s, a boy named David Vetter had to live in a plastic bubble for 12 years because of SCID. Citations • http://www.genome.gov/13014325 • http://learn.genetics.utah.edu/content/disorders/w hataregd/scid/ IMAGES • http://kidshealth.org/PageManager.jsp?dn=girlshea lth&lic=175&cat_id=132&article_set=21836 • US national library of Health