Common variable immune deficiency associated with pemphigoid

Common variable immune deficiency (CVID) is a primary humoral immunodeficiency of adulthood characterized by reduced levels of at least 2 serum immunoglobulins isotypes and impaired antibody response to polysaccharide antigens. These immunologic defects predispose the patient to recurrent respiratory tract infections, such as recurrent sinusitis, otitis media, bronchitis, and pneumonia.1,2
Source: Annals of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology - Category: Allergy & Immunology Authors: Tags: Letter Source Type: research