CHRONIC GRANULOMATOUS DISEASE (CGD)
Chronic granulomatous disease also called as CGD is a primary immunodeficiency where the body's cells (phagocytes) are unable to kill the germs.
View ArticleIgG SUBCLASS DEFICIENCY
IgG subclass deficiency is a type of primary immunodeficiency where subclasses of IgG are deficient leading to recurrent infections. The body produces 5 types of immunoglobulins - IgA, IgM, IgD, IgE...
View ArticleDIGEORGE SYNDROME
DiGeorge syndrome is a genetic disorder due to deletion in Chromosome 22 This leads to abnormal and poor development of the parathyroid gland, thymus and heart.
View ArticleHYPER IgM SYNDROME
Our body produces various types of antibodies from the B-lymphocytes. These antibodies help to fight infection. The antibodies are IgA, IgD, IgE, IgM & IgG. Usually with infections the initial...
View ArticleWISKOTT - ALDRICH SYNDROME (WAS)
Wiskott-Aldrich syndrome is also called as WAS. It is a primary immunodeficiency that affects T-lymphocytes, B-lymphocytes as well as blood cells that control bleeding called as platelets.
View ArticleCOMPLEMENT DEFICIENCIES
Complements are group of proteins in blood that help to fight infection. The complement system includes at least 30 proteins of which the common ones are C1, C2, C3, C4, C5, C6, C7, C8, C9, Factor B,...
View ArticleHYPER IgE SYNDROME (JOB’S SYNDROME)
Hyper IgE syndrome (HIES) is also known as Job’s syndrome. It is a primary immunodeficiency where recurrent skin boils, eczema and pneumonia are seen.
View ArticleGENE THERAPY
In patients with genetic disorders due to mutation in a gene, the defective gene leads to a disease. With gene therapy the correct genes are infused inside the body or into patient's stem cells in the...
View ArticleIMMUNOGLOBULIN REPLACEMENT THERAPY
Immunoglobulins are also called as antibodies. They are special proteins formed by the B-lymphocytes that attach to a microorganism and help to kill the germ by easy ingestion by phagocytes.
View ArticlePRIMARY IMMUNODEFICIENCY DISEASES
When part of the immune system does not function properly, it leads to recurrent infections. The immune deficiency may be inborn and is called primary immunodeficiency.
View ArticleSEVERE COMBINED IMMUNODEFICIENCY (SCID)
SCID is a rare primary immunodeficiency disorder in which there is combined absence of T-lymphocyte and B-lymphocyte function. It can lead to extremely serious infections which can even be fatal.
View ArticleSELECTIVE IGA DEFICIENCY
Selective IgA deficiency is a primary immunodeficiency in which IgA immunoglobulin is deficient in the blood and in the respiratory and intestinal tracts. IgA antibodies predominantly protect us from...
View ArticleX-LINKED AGAMMAGLOBULINEMIA (XLA)
XLA is a primary immunodeficiency in which patients are unable to produce antibodies (immunoglobulins). As a result, these patients are prone to get recurrent bacterial infections. XLA is also called...
View ArticleCOMMON VARIABLE IMMUNODEFICIENCY (CVID)
Common variable immunodeficiency (CVID) is a primary Immunodeficiency in which patients have low levels of serum immunoglobulins (antibodies) and an increase susceptibility to infections. In some...
View ArticleIMMUNE SYSTEM
Our immune system is important for maintaining immunity in the body and preventing infections. It is made up of variety of body cells and proteins. Infact the first barrier to infection is the skin and...
View ArticleImmunity in Children
Immunity is the ability to give Protection from Infectious Diseases.
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