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immunoglobulin A deficiency |
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immunoglobulin A deficiency Selective immunoglobulin A deficiency An AD condition that is the most common–1:600 in US–primary immune system disease, characterized by ↓ IgA to < 50 mg/L–normal 760-3900 mg/L; US 76-390
mg/dl Clinical ↓ immune function, ↑ RTIs, ↑ GI infections, autoimmune disease–eg, SLE, RA, arthritis; fatal hemolysis with blood transfusions, due to production of natural anti-IgA antibodies; other features include intestinal
lymphangiectasia, gluten-sensitive enteropathy, allergies, 7S IgM antibodies to food, especially to milk Treatment IV immune globulin may be effective in some Pts How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| He was also evaluated by an immunologist, who discovered that the patient had an immunoglobulin A deficiency. |
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