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autosomal dominant hyper-IgE syndrome 1 with recurrent infections

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A hyper IgE syndrome that has_material_basis_in heterozygous mutation in the STAT3 gene on chromosome 17q21.

Signs and symptoms

  • Wide nose
  • Recurrent pneumonia
  • Increased circulating IgE concentration
  • Recurrent cutaneous abscess formation
  • Cutaneous abscess
  • Eczematoid dermatitis
  • Pulmonary cyst
  • Persistence of primary teeth
  • Increased total eosinophil count
  • Skin rash

Also known as: Job syndrome; Job's syndrome; STAT3 Hyper IgE syndrome; hyper IgE recurrent infection syndrome 1; hyperimmunoglobulin E syndrome