Table 2.
Ages of occurrence of events for infants with SCID with no recognized prior affected family members.*
| Number of Responses | Mean Age (weeks) | Median Age (weeks) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age at onset of SCID symptoms | 103 | 11 | 8 |
| Age at diagnosis of SCID | 101 | 26 | 24 |
| Age at which definitive treatment instituted** | 98 | 34 | 28 |
| Age at death, if deceased | 56 | 117 | 45 |
These infants became symptomatic prior to diagnosis of their SCID. In some of these families a positive family history was ultimately recognized retrospectively.
Definitive treatments in these infants included transplantation or enzyme replacement.