Transient hypogammaglobulinemia of infancy
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Transient hypogammaglobulinemia of infancy is a form of hypogammaglobulinemia
appearing after birth, leading to a reduction in the level of IgG, and also sometimes IgA
and IgM
. (The ratios of immunoglobulins vary rapidly in all infants, and the term dysgammaglobulinemia
, although theoretically applicable, isn't usually used in this context.)
It can result in increased infections, but it can also present without symptoms.
Hypogammaglobulinemia
Hypogammaglobulinemia is a type of immune disorder characterized by a reduction in all types of gamma globulins.Hypogammaglobulinemia is a characteristic of common variable immunodeficiency.-Terminology:...
appearing after birth, leading to a reduction in the level of IgG, and also sometimes IgA
IGA
Iga or IGA may stand for:-Given name:* a female given name of Polish origin. The name originates from the female given name Jadwiga and stands for gia,or gina in the USA....
and 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...
. (The ratios of immunoglobulins vary rapidly in all infants, and the term dysgammaglobulinemia
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....
, although theoretically applicable, isn't usually used in this context.)
It can result in increased infections, but it can also present without symptoms.