Common variable immunodeficiency disorders : what generalists should know

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Jeevarathnum, A.C.
Van Niekerk, Andre
Kriel, J.
Green, Robin J.

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South African Medical Association NPC

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Primary immune deficiency disorders (PIDDs) are common and underdiagnosed. Predominant antibody deficiencies (PADs) are the most common type of immune deficiency and comprise 55% of the immune deficiencies diagnosed. Although immunoglobulin A (IgA) deficiency remains the most common type of PID, common variable immunodeficiency disorders remain the most common symptomatic PID for which medical therapy is sought.

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Common variable, Predominant antibody deficiency (PAD), Primary immune deficiency disorder (PIDD), Immunoglobulin A (IgA)

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Jeevarathnum, A.C., Van Niekerk, A., Kriel, J. et al. 2021, 'Common variable immunodeficiency disorders : what generalists should know', African Journal of Thoracic and Critical Care Medicine, vol. 27, no. 3, pp. 112-116.