Comparison of management options for specific antibody deficiency

Inborn Errors of Immunity

Inborn errors of immunity occur in 1 in 1000 to 1 in 5000 individuals and are characterized by immune deficiency and immune dysregulation. The primary care provider (PCP) should be familiar with key features of these diagnoses including recurrent and/or severe infections, hyperinflammation, malignancy, and autoimmunity and have a low threshold to refer for evaluation. The PCP can begin a laboratory evaluation before referral by sending a complete blood count (CBC) with differential, antibody levels, vaccine titers, and possibly other tests. Management approaches vary from antibiotic prophylaxis to hematopoietic stem cell transplantation depending on the specific diagnosis.

Inborn Errors of Immunity

Inborn errors of immunity occur in 1 in 1000 to 1 in 5000 individuals and are characterized by immune deficiency and immune dysregulation. The primary care provider (PCP) should be familiar with key features of these diagnoses including recurrent and/or severe infections, hyperinflammation, malignancy, and autoimmunity and have a low threshold to refer for evaluation. The PCP can begin a laboratory evaluation before referral by sending a complete blood count (CBC) with differential, antibody levels, vaccine titers, and possibly other tests. Management approaches vary from antibiotic prophylaxis to hematopoietic stem cell transplantation depending on the specific diagnosis.