Does intravenous immunoglobulin therapy prolong immunodeficiency in transient hypogammaglobulinemia of infancy?

• Autori principali: Lale Memmedova (Autore), Elif Azarsiz (Autore), Neslihan Edeer Karaca (Autore), Guzide Aksu (Autore), Necil Kutukculer (Autore)
• Natura: Libro
• Pubblicazione: MDPI AG, 2013-09-01T00:00:00Z.
• Soggetti: article
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Transient hypogammaglobulinemia of infancy (THI) is characterized by recurrent infections and one or more reduced serum immunoglobulin levels. Typically, THI patients recover spontaneously, mostly within 30-40 months of age, but sometimes recovery may be delayed until 5-6 years of age. The use of in...