Transient Hypogammaglobulinemia of Infancy Flashcards
1
Q
Ab situation
A
Low IgG/IgA, IgM can be normal
2
Q
infant’s material IgG situation
A
no maternal IgG
3
Q
Intrinsic vs delayed IgG production
A
maternal IgG dissipates 25-30 days after birth
intrinsic IgG usually begins at birth
delayed type will not see IgG production for 25-30 days
4
Q
result
A
IgM may be low or normal, but IgG and IgA production may take some time to appear in the child
5
Q
child is most susceptible to X infections
A
sinopulmonary infections
