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How to investigate a suspected immune deficiency in adults.

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Patients with immune deficiencies can present with variable clinical phenotypes. This often translates into a significant delay in their diagnosis, and resultant patient morbidity. This review summarises the most common… Click to show full abstract

Patients with immune deficiencies can present with variable clinical phenotypes. This often translates into a significant delay in their diagnosis, and resultant patient morbidity. This review summarises the most common types of immunodeficiency disorders, primary and secondary, along with their key features. It provides a structured approach for the clinician on when to suspect an immunodeficiency, the initial investigations pathway and when a specialist referral should be considered.

Keywords: medicine; suspected immune; immune deficiency; deficiency adults; investigate suspected

Journal Title: Respiratory medicine
Year Published: 2020

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