Question 1

is there a way to diagnose drug induced immune deficiency vs inherited cvid?

Accepted Answer

Likely: A drug induced immune deficiency usually goes away after the drug has been discontinued but a CVID would not. Immunologic evaluation can also help pinpoint the immune defect but this can only be done in a research center.

Question 2

why does my 4yo get literally one cold right after another? does she have an immune deficiency?  going on a month and a half. gets better for two days

Accepted Answer

Hard to say: Studies show the average kid experiences 5-7 respiratory and 2-3 diarrheal diseases / yr up to the age of 5. Some are less intense than others. They tend to cluster around the winter and spring.Significant immune deficiency leads to major bone and system infections by age 6 mo. Minor IgA deficiency can be hard to detect, but is not treated.

Question 3

i have developed consistent ringworm on my shoulders, and was wondering if this is synptom of immune deficiency?

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Ring worm immune def: I have developed consistent ringworm on my shoulders, and was wondering if this is synptom of immune deficiency? ANS: could be but not likely. But need to know you better to help. Can do 2nd opinion to get started. You can send picture. Has Dx been confirmed by scrapping skin and examine them?

Question 4

how do you detect immune deficiency?

Accepted Answer

Labs: Quantitative immunoglobulin levels.
Igg thru ige.

Question 5

what is a humoral immune deficiency?

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Humoral Deficiency: Humoral immunodeficiency is a deficiency of circulating antibodies.

Question 6

how do you get an immune deficiency?

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Mostly genetic: Rarely acquired.. And then congenital, means at birth.

Question 7

what is defined as an immune deficiency?

Accepted Answer

Poor defenses: The immune system is the specialized part of our body that protects us against infections, identifying and eliminating microbes and germs that harm our body. It also helps to control tumors. A deficiency of this system can be inherited, caused by a defective gene, or most commonly acquired, caused by an infection such as HIV or measles, or a condition like diabetes or malnutrition.

Question 8

what are the symptoms of immune deficiency?

Accepted Answer

10 Signs of PI: Top 10 warning signs of a primary immunodeficiency (pi):
http://www.Info4pi.Org/aboutpi/index.Cfm?Section=aboutpi&content=warningsigns
"primary immunodeficiency causes children and adults to have infections that come back frequently or are unusually hard to cure.  If you are affected by 2 or more of these signs (see link), talk to a physician about primary immunodeficiency.

Question 9

how can i help someone with immune deficiency?

Accepted Answer

Avoid infections: This is a complex issue, as immune deficiencies have many different causes and severities.  In general, people with immune deficiencies should avoid contact with sick persons and practice good hand hygiene, and the patient and all close contacts should be up to date on their vaccinations. For questions regarding a specific immune deficiency syndrome, see or speak to a clinical immunologist.

Question 10

how do you detect an immune deficiency disorder?

Accepted Answer

Medical evaluation: A clinical evaluation ireviewing the medical history and physical exam will suggest an immune deficiency, which can be confirmed by testing the presence of elements of the immune system: cells, immunoglobulins and other proteins, and immune function testing in especialized laboratories. Neonatal screening for severe immune defects affecting t cell, using the blood spots is available in a few state.

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How do you detect immune deficiency?

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What is a humoral immune deficiency?

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