Abstract | BACKGROUND/PURPOSE: METHODS: This study focused on the clinical presentation, molecular diagnosis, and outcomes of primary antibody deficiency in Taiwan pediatric group. Medical records of patients with primary antibody deficiency during the period 1990-2010 were retrospectively reviewed in one medical center. RESULTS: CONCLUSION: These results summarized clinical manifestations of primary antibody deficiency in pediatric group in Taiwan. Clinicians should strive to shorten delays in diagnosis and maintain higher trough IgG levels to decrease subsequent mortality and morbidity.
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Authors | Hung-Yi Chan, Yao-Hsu Yang, Hsin-Hui Yu, Yin-Hsiu Chien, Li-Lan Chiang, Bor-Luen Chiang |
Journal | Journal of the Formosan Medical Association = Taiwan yi zhi
(J Formos Med Assoc)
Vol. 113
Issue 6
Pg. 340-8
(Jun 2014)
ISSN: 0929-6646 [Print] Singapore |
PMID | 24820629
(Publication Type: Journal Article)
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Copyright | Copyright © 2012. Published by Elsevier B.V. |
Topics |
- Adolescent
- Child
- Female
- Follow-Up Studies
- Humans
- Immunologic Deficiency Syndromes
(diagnosis, genetics, therapy)
- Infant
- Male
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