描述
Adenosine deaminiase deficiency (immunodeficiency) is an autosomal recessive disease caused by a muation in the ADA gene which codes for adenosine deaminase. A deficiency in this enzyme results in immunodeficiency and a decreased concentration of lymphocytes in blood. Symptoms include diarrhea, severe or recurrent infections, vomiting and early onset in children, infants and newborns. Treatment includes bone-marrow transplants and enzyme replacement therapy.