Abstract
Several primary immunodeficiencies may have their initial presentation in adulthood. Although recurrent infections are the hallmark of an underlying immunodeficiency, they need not be the presenting manifestation. This review highlights aspects of infections, as well as noninfectious diseases, that should prompt a high index of suspicion for an underlying immune disorder. The office tests that can be obtained for initial screening and their interpretation are detailed.
| Original language | English (US) |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 764-768 |
| Number of pages | 5 |
| Journal | American Journal of Medicine |
| Volume | 120 |
| Issue number | 9 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - Sep 2007 |
| Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Antibody deficiency
- Common variable immunodeficiency
- Failure to thrive
- Hypogammaglobulinemia
- Immune deficiency
- Opportunistic organisms
- Recurrent infections
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- General Medicine
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