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Living With Primary Immunodeficiencies

A helpful guide for patients and caregivers By Sara J. LeBien CONTENTS: Section One WHAT HAPPENS AFTER THE DIAGNOSIS Section Two WHAT TO EXPECT AS YOUR CHILD GROWS OLDER Section Three ADULT ONSET Section Four IMPORTANT ELEMENTS FOR SUCCESSFUL COPING Section Five SUMMARY OF DO NOT’S WE SHOULD BE AWARE OF Section Six SUMMARY OF DO’S TO KEEP IN […]

List of Some Primary Immunodeficiencies

The World Health Organization (WHO) recognizes over 150 primary immunodeficiencies including X-Linked Agammaglobulinemia (Bruton’s Disease), Common Variable Immunodeficiency (also called Hypogammaglobulinemia), Selective IgA Deficiency, and Severe Combined Immunodeficiency (boy-in-the-bubble disease). Some disorders such as Selective IgA Deficiency can be quite common, occurring as often as 1/500 to 1/1000 individuals. Others may be as rare as […]