Undetected common variable immune deficiency in a young adult of Pakistani descent.

Authors :: Khan MO
Memon AI
Zubairi AB
Imam AA
Source :: Journal of Ayub Medical College, Abbottabad : JAMC [J Ayub Med Coll Abbottabad] 2011 Jan-Mar; Vol. 23 (1), pp. 165-6.
Publication Year :: 2011
Abstract: Common variable immune deficiency (CVID) is a syndrome which is due to deficiency of humoral immune response resulting in increased susceptibility to infections We report a case of CVID in a 24-year-old male whopresented with a history of recurrent pneumonias.

Subjects :: Common Variable Immunodeficiency complications
Common Variable Immunodeficiency immunology
Common Variable Immunodeficiency therapy
Humans
Male
Pakistan
Pneumonia etiology
Recurrence
Young Adult
Common Variable Immunodeficiency diagnosis

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