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Common variable immunodeficiency

What is Common variable immunodeficiency?

Common variable immunodeficiency (CVID) comprises a heterogeneous group of diseases characterized by a significant hypogammaglobulinemia of unknown cause, failure to produce specific antibodies after immunizations and susceptibility to bacterial infections, predominantly caused by encapsulated bacteria.

Other condition names

  • CVID
  • Idiopathic immunoglobulin deficiency
  • Primary antibody deficiency
  • Primary hypogammaglobulinemia

Inheritance type

Autosomal dominant, Autosomal recessive, Not applicable

Age of Onset

  • All ages
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