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11 Treatments for Immunologic Deficiency Syndromes

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1	Medical Procedures

1	Surgical Procedures

1	Prescribed Medications

Overview

There is no cure for congenital immunodeficiency disorders. Therapy is aimed at controlling infections (such as with antibiotics) and, for some disorders, replacing defective or absent components. Patients with Bruton's agammaglobulinemia must be given periodic infusions of...[read article]

Tests for Immunologic Deficiency Syndromes

1. Total Immunoglobulin Test
2. B and T Cell Screen Test The B and T cell screen measures the level of lymphocytes within the body's blood. Lymphocytes are a type of white blood cell that helps your body's immun... More
3. Total Complement Assay Test Complement tests are blood tests that measure the activity of a group of proteins in the blood (serum). These proteins make up the complement system, which helps th... More
4. History and Physical Exam A physical examination is a routine test your doctor performs to check your overall health. It is also known as a wellness check. A physical examination helps your ... More
5. T Cell Count A T-cell count is a blood test that measures the number of T-cells in your body. T-cells are a type of white blood cells, which may also be called lymphocytes. Thes... More
6. Complete Blood Count (CBC) Test A complete blood count, or CBC, is an easy and very common test that screens for certain disorders that can affect your health. A CBC measures several components of... More
7. CD4/CD8 ratio
8. HIV 1/2 Antibody Test Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is an infectious disease that attacks the immune system. If it is not treated, it can develop into acquired immunodeficiency synd... More
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Medical Procedures for Immunologic Deficiency Syndromes

1. Gene Therapy Gene therapy is a rapidly growing field of medicine in which genes are introduced into the body to treat diseases. Genomics is the DNA which is found in an organism... More
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Surgical Procedures for Immunologic Deficiency Syndromes

1. Bone Marrow Transplant A bone marrow transplant is a medical procedure performed to replace bone marrow that has been damaged or destroyed by disease or chemotherapy. This procedure invol... More
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Prescribed Medications for Immunologic Deficiency Syndromes

1. immune globulin intravenous(Gammagard , others...) Close IMMUNE GLOBULIN (im MUNE GLOB yoo lin) helps to prevent or reduce the severity of certain infections in patients who are at risk. This medicine is collected from th... More
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