Hyper-Immunoglobulin E Syndrome: Case Series of 6 Children from India.

Hyper-immunoglobulin E syndrome is a rare primary immunodeficiency syndrome characterized by severe atopic dermatitis, recurrent pulmonary and staphylococcal skin infections. Its diagnosis requires a high degree of suspicion, typical clinical features, and not mere rise in serum IgE levels. Genetic studies are not always possible in a resource poor setting in developing countries.