Depends on diagnosis: Chances of having children with a genetic condition depend on the specific genetic diagnosis. If the immunodeficient child was a boy, and the condition is x-linked, (gene defective is in chromsome x), then it is highly unlikely that the father has a similar gene defect. In all other scenarios most specific diagnosis is necessary for further counseling.
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No: It all depends on the type of immunodeficiency but most infant immunodeficiencies are secondary to a mutation. Do other members of the family suffer from the same? If so, yes you all need to be tested. Your question is best answered by a genetic counselor.
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