Young female with repeated chest and gastrointestinal infections

Common variable immunodeficiency disorder (CVID) is a primary immunodeficiency disorder characterised by reduced serum levels of immunoglobulin G (IgG), along with immunoglobulin A (IgA) and/or immunoglobulin M (IgM).1 The range of clinical manifestations is broad, including acute and chronic infections, inflammatory and autoimmune disease, and an increased incidence of cancer and lymphoma.2 We present a case of a young female with bronchial asthma, repeated chest infections, and a prolonged episode of gastroenteritis. After a detailed history, examination, and investigations, she was diagnosed with CVID. She was managed with IV fluids, antibiotics, and antiprotozoal medications. After one month of follow-up, she was doing well. Keywords: Immunodeficiency, Immunoglobulins, CVID, Respiratory tract infection, IgA, IgG, IgM, asthma, gastroenteritis

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Infectious Diseases Journal of Pakistan
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2024-12-31
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https://doi.org/10.61529/idjp.v33i4.300
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Immunodeficiency and Autoimmune Disorders
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Young female with repeated chest and gastrointestinal infections

Qurat ul Ain, Rabia Rasool, Saliha Afsheen
Infectious Diseases Journal of Pakistan
Immunodeficiency and Autoimmune Disorders
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Young female with repeated chest and gastrointestinal infections

Qurat ul Ain, Rabia Rasool, Saliha Afsheen
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Abstract

Common variable immunodeficiency disorder (CVID) is a primary immunodeficiency disorder characterised by reduced serum levels of immunoglobulin G (IgG), along with immunoglobulin A (IgA) and/or immunoglobulin M (IgM).1 The range of clinical manifestations is broad, including acute and chronic infections, inflammatory and autoimmune disease, and an increased incidence of cancer and lymphoma.2 We present a case of a young female with bronchial asthma, repeated chest infections, and a prolonged episode of gastroenteritis. After a detailed history, examination, and investigations, she was diagnosed with CVID. She was managed with IV fluids, antibiotics, and antiprotozoal medications. After one month of follow-up, she was doing well. Keywords: Immunodeficiency, Immunoglobulins, CVID, Respiratory tract infection, IgA, IgG, IgM, asthma, gastroenteritis

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