What Causes a Weakened Immune System?
You’ve probably heard a lot about how important your immune system is, especially over the past few years. Phrases like “herd immunity” and “immunocompromised” proliferated in official public health updates,…
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Common Variable Immunodeficiency: Symptoms and Causes
Overview Common variable immunodeficiency (CVID) is an immune system disorder that causes you to have low levels of the proteins that help fight infections. If you have CVID, you’ll likely…
X-Linked Aagammaglobulinemia: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatments
Overview X-linked agammaglobulinemia (a-gam-uh-glob-u-lih-NEE-me-uh)—also called XLA—is an inherited (genetic) immune system disorder that reduces your ability to fight infections. People with XLA might get infections of the inner ear, sinuses,…
4 Big Things You Should Know About Primary Immunodeficiency Diseases
Other possible symptoms of PIDDs include digestive issues, delayed growth or development, or inflammation of the internal organs, according to the Mayo Clinic. There are several treatments for PIDDs, and…
Chronic Granulomatous Disease: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatments
Overview Chronic granulomatous (gran-u-LOM-uh-tus) disease (CGD) is an inherited disorder that occurs when a type of white blood cell (phagocyte) that usually helps your body fight infections doesn’t work properly.…