Muhimbili National Hospital Reports Findings in Health and Medicine [Prolonged pediatric intensive care unit (PICU) admission, challenges in diagnosis and treatment in a child with hyper IgM syndrome in a tertiary hospital in Tanzania: a case...].

A case report from Muhimbili National Hospital in Tanzania discusses the challenges in diagnosing and treating a child with hyper IgM syndrome, a rare primary immunodeficiency disorder. The child experienced recurrent and severe infections, leading to a prolonged pediatric intensive care unit admission. Early diagnosis of such disorders is crucial in reducing the severity of complications and improving outcomes. This research highlights the importance of timely identification and management of rare immunodeficiency cases in pediatric patients. [Extracted from the article]