Immunodeficiencies Sentence Examples

The term primary means that the disorder is present from birth, in contrast to secondary immunodeficiencies (such as AIDS), which are acquired later in life by previously healthy persons.

Intravenous immunoglubulin (IVIG) has been the mainstay of treatment for a number of primary immunodeficiencies since it was first approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in the early 1980s.

They account for 50 percent of all primary immunodeficiencies and are the largest group of immunodeficiency disorders.

Regular medical observation, treatment of symptoms, and appropriate immune system boosting usually produces a good result in children with immunodeficiencies.

In children, cystic fibrosis, aspiration problems, immunodeficiencies, and congenital or acquired lung malformation may increase the risk of pneumonia from S. pneumoniae.

These immunodeficiency disorders are also called primary immunodeficiencies.

Congenital immunodeficiencies may occur as a result of defects in B lymphocytes, T lymphocytes, or both.

About 50,000 new cases of congenital immunodeficiencies are diagnosed in the United States each year.

Primary or congenital immunodeficiencies are genetic and are not preventable by avoidance of exposures or by dietary measures.

In general, people with immunodeficiency disorders should maintain a healthy diet because malnutrition can aggravate immunodeficiencies.