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Treatment for common variable immunodeficiency aims at boosting the body's immune response and preventing or controlling infections. Immune serum, obtained from donated blood, is given as a source of antibodies
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What is common variable immunodeficiency?
Common variable immunodeficiency is an immunodeficiency disorder characterized by a low level of antibodies. Patients with this disease are subject to recurring infections.
How long can a person with common variable immunodeficiency live?
With good medical care, people with common variable immunodeficiency usually have a normal life span.
How is common variable immunodeficiency diagnosed?
The main diagnostic test that distinguishes common variable immunodeficiency from other immunodeficiency diseases is the low antibody level despite the normal number of B cells. Antibody levels are tested in the serum
Can common variable immunodeficiency be cured?
yes a disease of the immune system can be cured ! Qadirah ' Newark , New Jersey Central Hiqh School
What is wrong with the B cells of people with common variable immunodeficiency?
B cells with IgG antibodies on their surface are capable of responding to microorganisms. The lack of IgG on the surface of the B cells means that they are not prepared to fight infection.
What happens to people with common variable immunodeficiency?
Patients with this disease have frequent infections, especially those caused by the same microorganism. Recurring infections are an indication that the immune system is not responding normally and developing immunity to reinfection.
Can common variable immunodeficiency be prevented?
The disease itself cannot be prevented, but patients and their families can take precautions to prevent the recurrent infections commonly associated with it. For example, good hygiene and nutrition are important, as is avoiding crowds
What are the symptoms of common variable immunodeficiency?
The main symptom is recurring infections that tend to be chronic rather than acute. Patients may also develop diarrhea and, as a consequence of the diarrhea, do not absorb food efficiently. This can lead to malnourishment
What is the most common form of immunodeficiency?
selective immunoglobulin A deficiency disease.
What is the common name for Stage 3 of HIV disease?
Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS)
Sample treated like other experimental groups except variable is not applied?
Control Variable♪☆
What is immunodeficiency disease?
A Failure of the immune system
