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Primary Immunodeficiency

Internet URL

http://www.nichd.nih.gov/publications/pubs/primary_immuno.cfm  

Sponsoring Agency

National Institute of Child Health and Human Development Information Resource Center

Description

Some people are born with an immune defense system that is faulty. They are missing some or, in the worst cases, almost all of the body’s immune defense weapons. Such people are said to have a primary immunodeficiency (PI). This page includes an overview of symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment.

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Review Date

4/25/2007