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ConditionName

Ig A Deficiency

ConditionDescription

Selective IgA deficiency

Symptoms

Not specific symptoms:
Diarrhea;
Sinusitis;
Bronchitis;
Eye infection;
Ear infection;
Pneumonia;
Autoimmune disorders;
Skin infection;

PhysicalFindings

ClinicalTests

Serum IgA;

RiskFactors

Patients with recurrent sinopulmonary infections;
With atopic dz: skin, vitiligo, thyroiditis, RA;
Anaphylaxis to blood transfusion when blood donor has normal level of IgA;

IsRedFlag

IsNPLEX

Consequence

Fat malabsorption;
Increased risk of pneumonia;

ProgressionFromCondition

TreatmentOptions

PharmOptions

Treat infections with antibiotics;

IVIG is NOT work: b/c/ it contains IgA which are foreign to IgA deficient patient.

WebLink

https://www.merckmanuals.com/en-ca/professional/immunology-allergic-disorders/immunodeficiency-disorders/selective-iga-deficiency