Selective IgA deficiency commonly leads to sinopulmonary and GI infections (especially Giardia) and pathognomonically anaphylaxis to blood products (because patient develops anti-IgA antibodies and reacts against IgA in blood products)
Key idea: Most common immunodeficiency and is most commonly asymptomatic
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- Selective IgA deficiency commonly leads to sinopulmonary and GI infections (especially Giardia) and pathognomonically anaphylaxis to blood products (because patient develops anti-IgA antibodies and reacts against IgA in blood products)
- Key idea: Most common immunodeficiency and is most commonly asymptomatic
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