Question 1

why do most patients with humoral immunodeficiency get infections with encapsulated bacteria?

Accepted Answer

Opsinization: Capsules help bacteria resist being engulfed by immune cells, a process called phagocytosis. Antibodies stick to capsules and aid in phagocytosis. This is called opsinization.

Question 2

anyone know of primary immunodeficiency?

Accepted Answer

Much is known: While primary immunodeficiency is relatively uncommon, there are doctors that specialize in its diagnosis and treatment. Start by talking with someone trained in allergy & immunology (i.e., an allergist). If they don't see many immune deficiency patients in their practice, they will be able to direct you to a clinical immunologist who specializes in those disorders.

Question 3

i have an immunodeficiency, what does it mean?

Accepted Answer

Impaired immune syst: That means that you have an impairment in your immune system although we will need more details to tell you what this may lead to since there are different types of immunodeficiency.  Most patients present with recurrent sinus +/- lung infections but others may have more serious issues.  Ask your doctor about it.

Question 4

what is the cause of combined immunodeficiency?

Accepted Answer

Several gene defects: Combined immunodeficiency (cid) results from many gene defects, they have in common that the result is impairment of the cells of the immune system and also the production of antibodies. Cells and antibodies are essential to fight infections and also for surveillance of cancer cells.

Question 5

which test can be use to dignose/identify any immunodeficiency?
thanks

Accepted Answer

Several: Immunodeficiencies come in different forms and types, so tests are geared depending on your symptoms.

Question 6

does immunodeficiency cause covid-19 failure?

Accepted Answer

Yes and no: If you mean vaccine failure,  yes. But it depends on the kind of immunodeficiency. For example, people with HIV respond normally to the vacccine; whereas people with impaired antibody production (such as certain kinds of leukemia) may respond poorly. A &quot;weak immune system&quot; (e.g. someone who gets frequent colds) has no effect. If outwardly healthy, you can be sure the vaccine will work normally.

Question 7

what are the risks associated with immunodeficiency?

Accepted Answer

Infections and : Tumors.
Immune deficiency makes a person susceptible to various infections by bacterial, viruses, fungi etc that can affect any organ system.  Patients with immune deficiency are also at risk for tumors such as kaposi sarcoma, lymphoma and skin cancers.  Ironically immune deficiency may also contribute to auto-immune diseases.

Question 8

what are the symptoms of severe combined immunodeficiency?

Accepted Answer

Infections: Multiple severe opportunistic infections in young children.

Question 9

in what way is severe combined immunodeficiency transmitted?

Accepted Answer

Inherited: Severe combined immunodeficiency (scid) is a genetic condition. The defective gene is transmitted from parents to their children, though many times is an 'accident of nature' that starts with the affected child. Genetic counseling is helpful.

Question 10

does anyone treat a baby with severe combined immunodeficiency?

Accepted Answer

SCID treatment: Highly-trained pediatric immunologists in hospital settings are generally the doctors who treat scid. A good place for you to start learning about this disorder is to go to the website of the immune deficiency foundation: www.Primaryimmune.Org or to go to the jeffrey modell centers website: www.Info4pi.Org. Your local allergist/immunologist can also refer you to the nearest facility in your area.

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