X-linked agammaglobulinemia
Summary
X-linked agammaglobulinemia is a rare X-linked genetic disorder that affects the body's ability to fight infection. These patients do not generate mature B cells, which manifests as a complete lack of antibodies in their bloodstream. Patients typically present in early childhood with recurrent infections, in particular with extracellular, encapsulated bacteria.
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