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Congenital immunodeficiency is present at the time of birth, and is the result of genetic defects. These immunodeficiency disorders are also called primary immunodeficiencies.
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What is severe combined immunodeficiency?
Severe combined immunodeficiency (SCID) is the most serious human immunodeficiency disorder(s). It is a group of congenital disorders in which both the humoral part of the patient's immune system and the cells involved in immune responses fail.
What is the treatment for immunodeficiency?
There is no cure for immunodeficiency disorders. Therapy is aimed at controlling infections and, for some disorders, replacing defective or absent components.
How can immunodeficiency be prevented?
There is no way to prevent a congenital immuno-deficiency disorder. However, someone with a congenital immunodeficiency disorder might want to consider getting genetic counseling before having children.
What may be the cause immunodeficiency disorders?
Infection with a virus.
Are congenital disorders noninfectious?
yes
Can homeopathy cure congenital immunodeficiency disorders?
For immunodeficiency disorders, we have imunomodulator class of medicines. Immuno modulators are either immunosuppressor or immunostimulator. Immunosuppressor class of medicines are used in conditions like kidney transplant, hyperactive immune system, etc Immunostimulator class of medicines are used in case of low immunity. In homeopathy we have medicines like Tinospora Cordifolia, Glycyrrhiza Glabra, and WIthania SOmnifera which has immunostimulator property.
Can all congenital disorders be diagnosed by amniocentesis?
no
How do you describe congenital myopathy?
Congenital myopathy (CM) is a term used for muscle disorders present at birth, including hundreds of distinct neuromuscular syndromes and disorders.
What may be a cause of congenital disorders?
All of the above
Do all congenital disorders cause developmental disorders?
No. For example, someone might be born with an extra finger, which is a congenital disorder, but live a completely normal life otherwise.
What might be the cause of immunodeficiency disorders?
It results from a depressed or absent immune response.
What are the causes of immunodeficiency?
Congenital immunodeficiency is caused by genetic defects, which generally occur while the fetus is developing in the womb. These defects affect the development and/or function of one or more of the components of the immune system.
