primary immunodeficiency diseases

You’ve probably heard a lot about how important your immune system is, especially over the past few years. Phrases like “herd immunity” and “immunocompromised” proliferated in official public health updates, news stories, and health care…

Other possible symptoms of PIDDs include digestive issues, delayed growth or development, or inflammation of the internal organs, according to the Mayo Clinic.There are several treatments for PIDDs, and narrowing down your exact gene error…

OverviewCommon variable immunodeficiency (CVID) is an immune system disorder that causes you to have low levels of the proteins that help fight infections. If you have CVID, you’ll likely have repeated infections in your ears, sinuses, and…

OverviewChronic granulomatous (gran-u-LOM-uh-tus) disease (CGD) is an inherited disorder that occurs when a type of white blood cell (phagocyte) that usually helps your body fight infections doesn’t work properly. As a result, the…

OverviewX-linked agammaglobulinemia (a-gam-uh-glob-u-lih-NEE-me-uh)—also called XLA—is an inherited (genetic) immune system disorder that reduces your ability to fight infections. People with XLA might get infections of the inner ear,…