Immunoglobulin M deficiency
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Isolated primary immunoglobulin M deficiency (or selective IgM immunodeficiency) is a dysgammaglobulinemia
characterized by decreased levels of IgM
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It can be associated with repeated infections.
Dysgammaglobulinemia
Dysgammaglobulinemia is a type of immune disorder characterized by a reduction in some types of gamma globulins.It is distinguished from hypogammaglobulinemia, which is a reduction in all types of gamma globulins....
characterized by decreased levels of IgM
IGM
IGM as an acronym or abbreviation can refer to:* Immunoglobulin M , the primary antibody against A and B antigens on red blood cells* International Grandmaster, a chess ranking* intergalactic medium* Intragroup medium - see: Intracluster medium...
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It can be associated with repeated infections.
See also
- Immunodeficiency with hyper-immunoglobulin MImmunodeficiency with hyper-immunoglobulin MImmunodeficiency with hyperimmunoglobulin M is a rare disorder characterized by recurrent infections, low or absent IgG, IgE, and IgA levels, and normal or elevated levels of IgM and IgD.- See also :* Immunoglobulin M deficiency* Immunoglobulin M...
- Immunoglobulin MImmunoglobulin MImmunoglobulin M, or IgM for short, is a basic antibody that is produced by B cells. It is the primary antibody against A and B antigens on red blood cells. IgM is by far the physically largest antibody in the human circulatory system...
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