Common variable immunodeficiency Flashcards
(5 cards)
1
Q
Recurrent bacterial infections in an adult suspicious for
A
CVID
2
Q
CVID diagnosis
A
Quantitative measurement of immunoglobulin
3
Q
Define CVID
A
Normal number of B cells but defective maturation into plasma cells with decreased immunoglobulin production
4
Q
CVID presentation
A
Adult with recurrent sinopulmonary infections (similar to IgA deficiency) except decreased immunoglobulin not limited to IgA
5
Q
IgA deficiency vs CVID if vignette gives you atopy or Giardia
A
answer is IgA deficiency
not CVID
