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What disease has a b cell and t cell deficiency?
Individuals with both B-cell and T-cell deficiencies are said to have severe combined immune deficiency (SCID).
What causes hairy cell leukemia?
The cause of hairy cell leukemia is not specifically known
What cell does leukemia affect?
Hairy cell leukemia affects a type of white blood cell called the lymphocyte
Can leukemia be mistaken for mono?
I don't know about leukemia being mistaken for mono, but when my mom had mono, it was so severe that it was mistaken for leukemia.
What does Hairy cell leukemia affect?
Hairy cell leukemia affects a type of white blood cell called the lymphocyte
What has the author Robert C Gallo written?
Robert C. Gallo has written: 'Human T-Cell Leukemia Lymphoma Virus'
What is HCL or Hairy Cell Leukemia?
Hairy Cell Leukemia or HCL is a hematological malignancy and is a very rare form of leukemia accounting for less than 2% of leukemia cases. It effects men more than women.
How does Hairy cell leukemia get its name?
It is called hairy cell leukemia because the cells have tiny hair-like projections when viewed under the microscope
What is the Medical term meaning leukemia?
Leukemia is a medical term, and is group of cancers of of the blood or bone marrow that results in a high leukocyte count (white blood cell count). There are several different types of leukemia including Acute lymphoblastic (ALL), Acute myelogenous (AML), Chronic lymphoblastic (CLL), Chronic mylogenous (CML), Hairy Cell, T-cell, and juvenile. Not all leukemia result in High Leukocyte counts. More often, they result in over all low blood counts.
What is the difference between the different types of leukemia especially what makes hairy cell leukemia different from others?
There are many different types of leukemia. Some are acute and some are more chronic. Hairy cell leukemia is one of the worst types. It matures faster than most.
Is leukemia a bacterial or viral?
Viral. Excerpted from Wikipedia, Leukemia: "Adult T-cell leukemia is caused by human T-lymphotropic virus (HTLV), a virus similar to HIV. Among adults, the known causes are natural and artificial ionizing radiation, a few viruses such as Human T-lymphotropic virus, and some chemicals, notably benzene and alkylating chemotherapy agents for previous malignancies. Use of tobacco is associated with a small increase in the risk of developing acute myeloid leukemia in adults. Cohort and case-control studies have linked exposure to some petrochemicals and hair dyes to the development of some forms of leukemia. A few cases of maternal-fetal transmission have been reported.[16] Diet has very limited or no effect, although eating more vegetables may confer a small protective benefit. Viruses have also been linked to some forms of leukemia. Experiments on mice and other mammals have demonstrated the relevance of retroviruses in leukemia, and human retroviruses have also been identified. The first human retrovirus identified was Human T-lymphotropic virus, or HTLV-1, is known to cause adult T-cell leukemia."
Is there a Hairy Cell Leukemia Research Foundation?
Yes
