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List 10 warning signs of primary immunodeficiency

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4 or more new ear infections in one year
2 or more serious sinus infections in one year
2 or more months on antibiotics with little effect
2 or more pneumonias in one year
Failure of an infant to gain weight or grow normally **
recurrent deep skin or organ abscesses
persistent thrush in mouth or fungal infection on skin
need for IV antibiotics to clear infection *
two or more deep seated infections including septicaemia
a family history of primary immunodeficiency
*** means the top 3 warning signs of PID

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what cells are associated with humoral assessment

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CD 19

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what cells are associated with t cell

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CD4 (helper T cells)

CD8 (cytotoxic T cells)

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what cells are measurements of adhesion markers

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CD11

CD18

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Name 2 humoral immune deficiencies

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x- linked agammaglobulinemia (XLA)

common variable immune deficiency (CVID)

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what mutation is associated with x-linked agammaglobulinemia

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BTK

mutation in bruton tyrosine kinase

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what is an important clue on physical exam for x-linked agammaglobulinemia

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absent lymphoid tissue (no lymph nodes or tonsils)

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what types of infections are associated with x-linked agammaglobulinemia

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recurrent sinopulmonary infections
encapsulated bacteria (strep pneumonia, h influenza)
enterovirus meningoencephalitis

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what are the laboratory findings associated with x-linked agammaglobulinemia

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no immunoglobulins
absent B cells (CD19)
no antibodies to vaccines

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what is the treatment for x-linked agammaglobulinemia

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IVIG- IV monthly or SC weekly
400-600mg/kg IV monthly
Monitor trough IgG levels to maintain above lower limit of normal for age

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what investigations need to be done for someone with agammaglobulinemia

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CT chest, monitor PFTs- risk of bronchiectasis

genetic testing for BTK mutation

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List 6 combined immune deficiencies

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SCID
Ataxia Telangiectasia
DiGeorge
Wiskott Aldrich
Hyper IgM
Cartilage Hair hypoplasia
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When does severe combined immunodeficiency present

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2-6 months

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what is the most common cause of SCID

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mutation in common γ chain of IL2 receptor on X chromosome (X-linked SCID)

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what are the laboratory features of SCID

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lymphopenia
Severely reduced T cell numbers
B and NK cell numbers can be low, normal or elevated
low or absent T cell function
absent antibodies to vaccines
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what is the treatment for SCID

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HSCT
gene therapy (ADA deficiency)
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what is the triad for wiskott Aldrich syndrome?

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thrombocytopenia
eczema
recurrent pyogenic infections

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wiskott Aldrich is associated with increased risk of which malignancies

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B cell lymphoma

leukaemia

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what are the laboratory findings for wiskott aldrich

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thrombocyopenia
small platelets
*high IgA
*high IgE
variable IgG
low IgM
can have lymphopenia
decreased T cell function
poor antibody responses to some vaccines
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how do you manage someone with wiskott Aldrich?

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IgG replacement
PJP prophylaxis
HSCT
monitor for autoimmunity/malignancy

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what types of infections are associated with wiskott aldrich

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encapsulated bacteria (Recurrent otitis media, Pneumonia, Skin infections)
opportunistic infections- PJP
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What is the most appropriate screening test for ataxia telangiectasia?

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alpha-fetoprotein

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what is the mutation associated with AT

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ATM mutation

autosomal recessive

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what are the features of AT

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  1. ataxia (cerebellar)
  2. progressive neurodegeneration
  3. telangiectasia- age 4-5, prominent on face, conjunctiva and ears
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ataxic child with lymphoma= what?
ataxia telangiectasia until proven otherwise
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children with AT should avoid what medical treatment
radiation (CT, Xray) | abnormal DNA repair, cells have increased sensitivity to irradiation
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what are the laboratory features of AT
increased alphafetoprotein absent IgA in 80% ``` Decreased T cell numbers Low or normal IgG Sometimes elevated IgM Decreased T cell function Can have poor antibody responses to some vaccines ```
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what is the treatment for AT
supportive care- HSCT does not tx progressive neurodegeneration IVIG if necessary avoid radiation
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what should you recommend for the parents of a child with AT
genetic testing | ATM gene carriers have increased risk of breast and gi ca
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what does CATCH 22 stand for
C- cardiac A-abnormal facial features T- thyme hypopasia C- cleft palate and midline abnormalities H- hypocalcemia 22- 22q11 deletion (3rd &4th pharyngeal pouch)
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what are the laboratory features associated with DGS
mildly decreased CD4 and CD 8 cells hypocalcemia abnormal T cell function may have abnormal antibody response to some vaccines (uncommon)
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what is the inheritance pattern of DGS
autosomal dominant | remember to screen the parents!
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list 3 phagocytic deficiencies
1. Hyper IgE (Job's) 2. chronic granulomatous disease (CGD) 3. leukocyte adhesion defects (LAD)
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what is the defect associated with chronic granulomatous disease?
defect in NADPH oxidase
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Patients with CGD are susceptible to catalase positive pathogens. List the catalase positive pathogens (6)
``` S. aureus** Aspergillus** Nocardia Serratia marcescens Burkholderia cepacia Salmonella ``` ** 2 most common
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inflammatory bowel disease is associated with what primary immunodeficiency
up to 40% of x linked chronic granulomatous disease
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what is the laboratory finding associated with chronic granulomatous disease
normal or elevated neutrophils | abnormal neutrophil oxidate burst index (NOBI)
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what is the management of someone with CGD
``` aggressive treatment of infections prophylaxis: s aureus: TMP/SMX aspergillus: itraconazole HSCT ```
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what is the mutation associated with HyperIgE syndrome
autosomal dominant mutation in STAT 3
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what infections are associated with HyperIgE syndrome
Recurrent abscesses in skin, lungs • "Cold boils" (no pain, heat, or redness) • Caused by S. aureus • Can have pneumatoceles
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which primary immunodeficiency is associated with delayed shedding of teeth
hyper IgE syndrome
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what are the laboratory features associated with Hyper IgE syndrome
very high IgE (>20, 000) eosinophilia Normal IgG, IgA, IgM Can have poor antibody responses to vaccines
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what is the management for someone with hyper IgE
treat infections | anti- staphylococcal prophylaxis (TMP/SMX)
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what is considered delayed separation of the umbilical cord?
>4 weeks
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which PID is associated with delayed separation of the umbilical cord
Leukocyte adhesion defect
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what type of infections are seen with LAD
staph infections in first year of life (dental, gingivitis, intestinal)
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what are the laboratory features associated with LAD
neutrophila (can be >100, 000 even without an infection) | absent surface adhesion molecules CD11 and CD18
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what is the treatment for LAD
antibiotic treatment prophylaxis HSCT
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what are the 3 complement pathways?
classical pathway lectin pathway alternative pathway
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what is the laboratory finding associated with complement deficiency
abnormal CH50 Check alternative pathway (AH50) if CH50 normal & still suspect complement deficiency
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Deficiency of what is seen in patients with recurrent Neisseria meningitidis?
Deficiency of one of the terminal components (C5-9) that compose the MAC predisposes patients to infection with Neisseria meningitidis.
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Congenital deficiency of C1-inhibitor results in what?
hereditary angioedema
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early complement components (C1, C2, C3, C4, factor I and factor H) have an association with ?
early complement components (C1, C2, C3, C4, factor I and factor H) have an association with autoimmune diseases and infection with encapsulated organisms.
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penicillin anaphylaxis is mediated by what?
IgE against a major determinant
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Deficiency of what may lead to anaphylaxis in a patient given IVIG:
IgA
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what is the test for T cell function
mitogen proliferation studies antigen proliferation studies T cell excision circles (TRECs)- Measured in newborn screening for severe combined immunodeficiency
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CVID is associated with what malignancies
``` non- Hodgkins lymphoma GI malignancies (gastric carcinoma) ```
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What are the side effects of IVIG? (9)
``` Headaches fevers chills Aseptic meningitis Anaphylaxis*- IgA Hemolytic anemia *- patients with high doses more then for immunology Thrombosis Renal complications Risk of transmission of blood borne illness (screen yearly for HepB/C, HIV) ```
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what immunodeficiency is associated with giardia?
CVID

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