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flag An 11-month-old Cardiff girl, misdiagnosed at first, now fights rare genetic immune disorder HLH with chemo, surgeries, and a pending transplant.

flag An 11-month-old girl from Cardiff, Billie Frankcombe, was initially misdiagnosed with a viral infection after showing red ears and throat, but later developed severe symptoms including high fever, jaundice, and becoming "floppy." flag In September 2025, she was hospitalized and diagnosed with hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis (HLH), a rare, life-threatening immune disorder caused by a genetic mutation. flag Both parents were found to be carriers. flag Billie is now undergoing chemotherapy, multiple surgeries, and will receive a bone marrow transplant at a specialist hospital in Newcastle. flag Despite a critical episode where her heart rate spiked to 208, she has stabilized and begun a new treatment regimen with fewer side effects. flag Her family has launched a fundraiser to cover medical and living costs during their extended stay.

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