Piecing together the subtle clues of common variable immunodeficiency

Authors

Kimberly DeVore Kochanoff, Arizona School of Health Sciences in Mesa, Ariz.

Document Type

Article

Publication Title

Journal of the American Academy of PAs

Abstract

Abstract

Common variable immunodeficiency (CVID) is a primary immunodeficiency disorder that results in decreased immunity and increased infection risk. This multisystem disorder often presents as recurrent, prolonged respiratory tract infections. Other manifestations include chronic lung disease, systemic granulomatous disease, malignancies, enteropathy, splenomegaly, and autoimmune disease including cytopenias. Diagnosis often is delayed, affecting patient quality of life, morbidity, and mortality. This article reviews the presentation, diagnosis, and management of patients with CVID.

First Page

23

Last Page

26

DOI

10.1097/01.JAA.0000923544.76902.f9.

Publication Date

6-2023

Comments

Kochanoff K. D. (2023). Piecing together the subtle clues of common variable immunodeficiency. JAAPA : official journal of the American Academy of Physician Assistants, 36(6), 23–26.

https://doi.org/10.1097/01.JAA.0000923544.76902.f9

Recommended Citation

Kochanoff K. D. (2023). Piecing together the subtle clues of common variable immunodeficiency. JAAPA : official journal of the American Academy of Physician Assistants, 36(6), 23–26. https://doi.org/10.1097/01.JAA.0000923544.76902.f9