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X-linked Agammaglobulinemia (XLA)
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Summary
X-linked Agammaglobulinemia
(XLA) is a
Rare genetic disorder
that severely impairs the body's
Ability to produce antibodies
, leading to a
Heightened susceptibility to infections
. It is caused by
Mutations in the BTK gene
, which is crucial for the
Development of B cells
, a
Type of white blood cell
essential for
Immune Defense
.
Concepts
Primary Immunodeficiency
BTK gene mutation
B Cell Development
Antibody Deficiency
Recurrent Infections
Genetic Inheritance Patterns
Immunoglobulin Therapy
Immune System Dysfunction
X-linked Recessive Disorder
Bruton's Tyrosine Kinase
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Genetics and Cytogenetics 100%
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