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Primary Immunodeficiency disorders in children
Presented from India by Dr. Rajneesh Kumar Srivastava0
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Case Description
Primary immunodeficiency disorders in children are a group of rare genetic conditions that impair the immune system, making it difficult for the body to fight infections. Children with PIDs may experience frequent, severe, or unusual infections that can affect various parts of the body, such as...
Case Summary
- Primary immunodeficiency disorders (PIDs), also known as inborn errors of immunity, are genetic in origin, inherited from parents to children, and often involve defects in single genes (monogenic). The frequency of PID diagnosis is increasing due to advancements in genetic testing, with over 430 documented cases. These disorders are often underdiagnosed, and their incidence ranges from 1 in 2,000 to 1 in 5,000. Antibody defects are the most common type, followed by combined immunodeficiencies and phagocytic defects.
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Dr. Rajneesh Kumar Srivastava
Alumni- Sanjay Gandhi Institute of Medical SciencesConsultant – Respiratory and Sleep Medicine, Medanta Hospitals, Lucknow
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