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An X-linked recessive condition caused by mutation(s) in the MAGT1 gene, encoding magnesium transporter protein 1. It is characterized by CD4 lymphopenia, defective T-cell activation and susceptibility to severe chronic viral infections, particularly Epstein-Barr virus (EBV), which may lead to the development of EBV-associated B-cell lymphoproliferative disorders.
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