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Clinical manifestation of IgA deficiency
M Kruszewska1, D Kowalczyk, J Stopyrowa
1Second Department of Pediatrics, Polish-American Children Hospital, Kraków.
Roczniki Akademii Medycznej W Bialymstoku (1995)
|January 1, 1995
Insights
Selective IgA deficiency in children is linked to significant health issues, including celiac disease and milk protein intolerance. These conditions often present with frequent infections, impacting overall child health.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Immunology
- Gastroenterology
- Infectious Diseases
Background:
- Selective IgA deficiency (SIgAD) is the most common primary immunodeficiency.
- Children with SIgAD are susceptible to infections and autoimmune disorders.
- Gastrointestinal issues are frequently observed in pediatric SIgAD cases.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the prevalence of gastrointestinal disorders in children with selective IgA deficiency or low IgA levels.
- To identify associated health conditions in this pediatric cohort.
- To document the frequency of infections in children with SIgAD.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective analysis of 30 pediatric patients (2-12 years) diagnosed with SIgAD or low IgA.
- Clinical data review for gastrointestinal diagnoses, including celiac disease and milk protein intolerance.
- Assessment of infection history, including respiratory, otitis, septicemia, and urinary tract infections.
Main Results:
- Five out of 30 children were diagnosed with celiac disease.
- Fifteen out of 30 children presented with milk protein intolerance.
- Recurrent respiratory tract infections, otitis, septicemia, and urinary tract infections were common comorbidities.
Conclusions:
- Children with selective IgA deficiency exhibit a high incidence of gastrointestinal conditions like celiac disease and milk protein intolerance.
- SIgAD in children is associated with increased susceptibility to various infections.
- Early diagnosis and management of SIgAD are crucial for addressing associated comorbidities.
Abstract:
Thirty patients, 2-12 years of age, with selective IgA deficiency or low level of IgA were investigated. Among them we found 5 children with coeliac disease, 15 with milk protein intolerance. Recurrent respiratory tract infections, otitis, septicemia and urinary tract infections were also frequently noted.