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Agammaglobulinemia is an inherited disorder in which there are very low levels of protective immune proteins called immunoglobulins. People 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 episo...
Causes
Agammaglobulinemia is a rare disorder that mainly affects males. It is the result of a genetic abnormality that block...
Tests
The disorder is confirmed by laboratory measurement of blood immunoglobulins. Tests include: Flow cytometry to measur...
Treatments
The goal of treatment is to reduce the number and severity of infections as well as to provide genetic counseling to ...
Complications
Arthritis; Autoimmune disorders; Chronic sinus or pulmonary disease; Eczema; Intestinal malabsorption syndromes.
Prevention
Genetic counseling may be offered to prospective parents with a family history of agammaglobulinemia or other immunod...
Doctor Specialties
Call for an appointment with your health care provider if you or your child has experienced frequent infections. Call...
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