Does intravenous immunoglobulin therapy prolong immunodeficiency in transient hypogammaglobulinemia of infancy?
Transient hypogammaglobulinemia of infancy (THI) is characterized by recurrent infections and one or more reduced serum immunoglobulin levels. Typically, THI patients recover spontaneously, mostly within 30-40 months of age, but sometimes recovery may be delayed until 5-6 years of age. The use of in...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2013-09-01
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Series: | Pediatric Reports |
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Online Access: | http://www.pagepress.org/journals/index.php/pr/article/view/4845 |