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hyper IgE recurrent infection syndrome 2

info ยท Genetic

A hyper IgE syndrome that has_material_basis_in homozygous or compound heterozygous mutation in the DOCK8 gene on chromosome 9p24.

Signs and symptoms

  • Decreased total CD4+ T cell proportion
  • Recurrent bacterial infections
  • Decreased circulating IgM concentration
  • Atopic dermatitis
  • Recurrent viral infections
  • Eczematoid dermatitis
  • Recurrent respiratory infections
  • Increased circulating IgE concentration
  • Increased total eosinophil count
  • Recurrent otitis media

Also known as: autosomal recessive hyper-IgE syndrome 2 with recurrent infections