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Specific anti-polysaccharide antibody deficiency

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The presence of normal overall immunoglobulin levels with deficiency of specific immunoglobulins directed against bacterial polysaccharides. [ ]

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Specific anti-polysaccharide antibody deficiency

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  • Depressed antibody response to polysaccharide antigens
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Specific anti-polysaccharide antibody deficiency is associated with an increased risk of infection with Streptococcus pneumoniae, Haemophilus influenzae type b, and Staphylococcus aureus.

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HP:0002848