'Benta', Extreme Rare Disease Found in 7-Month-Old Infant
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A very rare disease called 'Benta' has been confirmed in a seven-month-old baby, Vijayendra. There are only 13 cases of this immuno-deficiency problem in the world. Benta is considered its 14th patient. For his treatment, a blood stem cell donor is needed, in search of which an online campaign has been started. To save the child, his mother Rekha has requested everyone to fill out the online application and send the swab sample taken from the inner part of his cheek. He said, 'This work will only take five minutes, but my son's life will be saved.'
This sickness is the result of a genetic mutation. Only cell transplantation can save Vijayendra's life. Finding a compatible blood stem cell donor is critical in this case. The DKMS-BMST Foundation, which records the transplant in Bangalore, is looking for a matching donor. Simultaneously, Rekha stated that they are extremely desperate. I'm broken because I see my son in suffering. They are concerned that they will not be able to identify a suitable donor. Because Benta is a highly rare condition, its therapy is also being tested on an experimental basis. Aside from that, no specific medications are utilised. During this time, the therapy is carried out while keeping the patient in mind.
'Benta', Extreme Rare Disease Found in 7-Month-Old Infant
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The Foundation informed that Dr Stalin, a doctor from a leading hospital in Bangalore is treating Ramprakash Vijayendra. He claimed that Vijayendra is the youngest Benta patient in the world. His disease came to the fore in the early stages.
In the online campaign started in search of the donor, people are being asked to register in maximum number and give samples. Patrick Paul, the CEO, of DKMS-BMST, said that only 0.04% of India's population is registered as potential donors for stem blood cell donation. People who have a genetic mutation called CARD11 have a 50% chance of having a benthic child. It can be identified at an early age by inflammation of the spleen near the stomach and frequent infections of the ears, sinuses and lungs.
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