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Kaposi–Juliusberg syndrome in a young man with Jacobsen syndrome

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: A 21-year-old man with Jacobsen syndrome, a rare 11q terminal deletion disorder associated with developmental delay, thrombocytopenia, and combined immunodeficiency, presented with dysuria, penile balanitis, after recent unprotected oral sex with a male partner. Initial empirical therapy with doxycycline and ceftriaxone was started for presumed sexually transmitted infection.

Source: International Journal of Infectious Diseases

DOI: 10.1016/j.ijid.2025.108028

Authors: Sarah Soueges, Laurie Gouillon, Matthieu Godinot

Institution: Hospices Civils de Lyon

Language: English

Topic: Immunodeficiency and Autoimmune Disorders

Subfield: Immunology

Field: Immunology and Microbiology

Domain: Life Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $2,900