2021•African Journal of Thoracic and Critical Care MedicineOpen access
Common variable immunodeficiency disorders: What generalists should know
A C Jeevarathnum, André Van Niekerk, J Kriel, R J Green
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Abstract
Primary immune deficiency disorders (PIDDs) are common and underdiagnosed. Predominant antibody deficiencies (PADs) are the most common type of immune deficiency and comprise 55% of the immune deficiencies diagnosed. Although immunoglobulin A (IgA) deficiency remains the most common type of PID, common variable immunodeficiency disorders remain the most common symptomatic PID for which medical therapy is sought
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