Selective IgA Deficiency Flashcards
(7 cards)
1
Q
The most common primary immunodeficiency
A
Selective IgA Deficiency
2
Q
blood transfusion
A
Never give IgA blood transfusion ! Why ? → Anaphylaxis
3
Q
IgA deficiency predisposes to
A
Giardiasis
4
Q
Ataxia- Telangiectasia syndrome
A
- Cerebellar Ataxia
- Telangiectasia [Spider angioma]
- IgA De
*Avoid X-ray !!!
5
Q
hx of IgA Deficiency+river/lake water drinking followed by diarrhea think of
A
giardiasis
6
Q
5 A’s (mnemonic)
A
A-ATM gene mutation
Ataxia
Angioma spider
igA deficiency
Avoid x-ray
7
Q
treatment
A
supportive and follow up
no treatment yet
