Hyperimmunoglobulin E Syndrome
Alternate Names : Hyper IgE Syndrome, Job Syndrome
Treatment
There is no known cure for the condition. The goal of treatment is control of the recurrent infections. Medications include antibiotic treatment of infections with whatever antibiotic is specific for the organism causing the infection. Antifungal agents are prescribed when appropriate. Antiviral agents are given when appropriate.
Sometimes surgical drainage of abscesses is needed.
IV gamma globulin may help to build up the immune system temporarily when there are severe infections.
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