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Agammaglobulinemia is an inherited disorder characterized by very low levels of protective immunoglobulins. Persons with this disorder develop repeated infections.
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Symptoms
The person may have a family history of agammaglobulinemia (or other immune disorder. Symptoms include frequent episode...
Causes
Agammaglobulinemia is rare disorder that primarily affects males, because it is inherited as an X-linked recessive trai...
Tests
The disorder is confirmed by laboratory measurement of serum immunoglobulins. Tests include: Immunoelectrophoresis - se...
Treatments
The goal of treatment is to reduce the number and severity of infections as well as provide genetic counseling to affec...
Complications
Autoimmune disorders; Eczema; Malabsorption syndromes; Arthritis; Chronic sinus or pulmonary disease.
Prevention
Genetic counseling may be offered to prospective parents with a family history of agammaglobulinemia or other immunodef...
Doctor Specialties
Call for an appointment with your health care provider if you or your child has experienced frequent infections. Call f...
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