Primary immunodeficiency disorders Flashcards
1
Q
What are major hallmark for immune deficiency?
A
Recurrent infections (SPUR) Serious, persistent, unusual, recurrent
2
Q
Features may suggest primary immune deficiency?
A
Weight loss, failure to thrive, severe skin rash, chronic dialarhoea, mouth ulceration, unusual autoimmune disease, lymphoproliferative disorders, cancer family history
3
Q
Secondary immunodeficiency disorders?
A
Common
Subtle
Often involves more than one component of immune system