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What causes XLA?
XLA is caused by a defect in the gene that codes for Btk
How common is XLA?
XLA occurs in one in 50,000 to one in 100,000 newborns
What is the risk of XLA?
Persons with XLA are vulnerable to repeated, potentially fatal bacterial infections
How is XLA prevented?
Parents of a child with XLA should consider genetic counseling if they are planning to have more children
Does XLA cause arthritis?
Approximately 20% of children with XLA develop arthritis, possibly as a result of joint infections
What is XLA?
X-linked agammaglobulinemia
What is the difference between a Harley sportster xls and a sportster xla?
Simply.... the XLS is road version and the XLA is an army only version
How does XLA affect children?
Children with XLA grow slowly, have small tonsils and lymph nodes, and may develop chronic skin infections
Do infants show signs of XLA?
Infants with XLA usually do not show symptoms during the first six months of life because immunoglobulins from their mothers are circulating in their bloodstreams
How is XLA treated?
Treatment of XLA consists of regular intravenous doses of commercially prepared gamma globulin (sold under the trade names Gamimune or Gammagard) to ward off infections
What is the difference in the Lexmark XL and XLA ink and cartridges besides price?
The size, Lexmark XLA is a larger printer, and is used for home offices and that. Lexmark XL is smaller and is used on a lot of other things.
How common is X-linked agammaglobulinemia?
XLA occurs in one in 50,000 to one in 100,000 newborns
