M274 a patient with x-linked agammaglobulinemia (xla) and normal serum immunoglobulins

A boy with chronic cough, recurrent respiratory infections, and poor growth, but normal serum IgG, IgM, and IgA was diagnosed with a leaky phenotype of XLA. When there is clinical suspicion for possible B-cell deficiency, obtaining serum immunoglobulin levels alone may not be sufficient.

Source: Annals of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology - October 31, 2019 Category: Allergy & Immunology Authors: J. Hui, J. Abbott, P. Zeitlin, P. Hauk Source Type: research