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An 11-month-old Cardiff girl, misdiagnosed at first, now fights rare genetic immune disorder HLH with chemo, surgeries, and a pending transplant.
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."
In September 2025, she was hospitalized and diagnosed with hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis (HLH), a rare, life-threatening immune disorder caused by a genetic mutation.
Both parents were found to be carriers.
Billie is now undergoing chemotherapy, multiple surgeries, and will receive a bone marrow transplant at a specialist hospital in Newcastle.
Despite a critical episode where her heart rate spiked to 208, she has stabilized and begun a new treatment regimen with fewer side effects.
Her family has launched a fundraiser to cover medical and living costs during their extended stay.
Una niña de 11 meses de Cardiff, diagnosticada erróneamente al principio, ahora lucha contra un raro trastorno inmunológico genético HLH con quimioterapia, cirugías y un trasplante pendiente.