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Background: Immunoglobulin G (IgG) subclass deficiencies and isolated lgA, IgM, IgE deficiencies have all been described in the literature with variable prevalence. Methods: These isotype deficiencies have a variable presentation front asymptomatic to recurrent infections resistant to prophylactic antibiotics. Results: Atopic disorders and autoimmime diseases are common coniorbidities. lgE deficiency has been associated with impaired vaccille response and an increased risk of nialignancy, particillarly in patients with no allergic comorbidities and those with non-common variable immunodeficiency (CVID) liumoral immunodeficiency, ISM deficiency, IgGZ deficiency, aild CL)4 li/iiip//openia. Conclusion: Close monitoring for malignancy sliould be strongly considered for the patients who are nt risk. Treatment is variable and may include alitimicrobial therapies for illnesses and prophylactic antibiotics iii select patients, and immunoglobulin replacement can be considered for patients with refractory, recurrent infections. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]