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It is characterized by low or completely absent levels of immunoglobulins in the bloodstream
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Bruton's agammaglobulinemia is a genetic disorder characterized by a deficiency in B lymphocytes, leading to low levels of antibodies in the blood. This condition impairs the immune system's ability to fight off infections, making individuals more susceptible to recurrent bacterial infections. Treatment often involves lifelong antibody replacement therapy.
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What is X-linked agammaglobulinemia also known as?
Bruton's agammaglobulinemia
What is Bruton's agammaglobulinemia also known as?
X-linked agammaglobulinemia
What is agammaglobulinemia?
Agammaglobulinemia is a condition in which gammaglobulins are absent from the blood, or only exist in low concentrations.
When was Swiss-type agammaglobulinemia discovered?
Swiss-type agammaglobulinemia. This was the first type of SCID discovered, in Switzerland in the 1950s.
Is Bruton's agammaglobulinemia congenital?
Yes
What is XLA?
X-linked agammaglobulinemia
Picture of a pereson who is suffering from agammaglobulinemia?
Normal
Is X-linked agammaglobulinemia congenital?
Yes
When does Bruton's agammaglobulinemia begin?
It is present at birth
When does X-linked agammaglobulinemia begin?
It is present at birth
What is Swiss-type agammaglobulinemia?
Swiss-type agammaglobulinemia. This was the first type of SCID discovered, in Switzerland in the 1950s. (SCID) is the most serious human immunodeficiency disorder(s).
What causes Bruton's agammaglobulinemia?
It is caused by a defect in the gene that codes for Btk
