Evaluation of the Adult with Suspected Immunodeficiency

@article{citeulike:2807515, abstract = {Several primary immunodeficiencies may have their initial presentation in adulthood. Although recurrent infections are the hallmark of an underlying immunodeficiency, they need not be the presenting manifestation. This review highlights aspects of infections, as well as noninfectious diseases, that should prompt a high index of suspicion for an underlying immune disorder. The office tests that can be obtained for initial screening and their interpretation are detailed.}, author = {Azar, Antoine E. and Ballas, Zuhair K. }, citeulike-article-id = {2807515}, doi = {10.1016/j.amjmed.2006.12.013}, journal = {The American Journal of Medicine}, month = {September}, number = {9}, pages = {764--768}, posted-at = {2008-05-17 14:28:49}, priority = {2}, title = {Evaluation of the Adult with Suspected Immunodeficiency}, url = {http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.amjmed.2006.12.013}, volume = {120}, year = {2007} }

TY - JOUR ID - citeulike:2807515 L3 - citeulike-article-id:2807515 TI - Evaluation of the Adult with Suspected Immunodeficiency JF - The American Journal of Medicine VL - 120 IS - 9 SP - 764 EP - 768 N2 - Several primary immunodeficiencies may have their initial presentation in adulthood. Although recurrent infections are the hallmark of an underlying immunodeficiency, they need not be the presenting manifestation. This review highlights aspects of infections, as well as noninfectious diseases, that should prompt a high index of suspicion for an underlying immune disorder. The office tests that can be obtained for initial screening and their interpretation are detailed. AU - Azar, Antoine AU - Ballas, Zuhair PY - 2007/09// UR - http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.amjmed.2006.12.013 ER -