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Selective Deficiency of IgA
Alternate Names : IgA Deficiency
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Complications
An autoimmune disorder may also develop. Patients with IgA deficiency may develop antibodies to IgA, and can have severe reactions (including anaphylaxis, a potentially life-threatening allergic reaction) to transfusions of blood and blood products. If transfusions are necessary, they should ideally come from another IgA-deficient individual.
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• Definition
• Overview, Causes, & Risk Factors
• Symptoms & Signs
• Prevention
• Diagnosis & Tests
• Treatment
• Prognosis
• Complications
• Calling Your Health Care Provider
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Review Date : 10/30/2003
Reviewed By : Donald Accetta, MD, MPH. President, Allergy & Asthma Care, PC, Taunton, MA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.
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