Agammaglobulinemia
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Agammaglobulinemia is an immune system disorder in which the body produces very few or no antibodies, which reduces the ability to defend against infections.
Common symptoms: It tends to appear from childhood with recurrent infections of the ears, sinuses, lungs, or skin, sometimes more severe or longer-lasting than usual.
Common causes: In many cases it has a hereditary origin that affects the development of certain defense cells.
Which specialist treats it? Its evaluation is usually carried out with the immunologist, the allergist, and the pediatrician when it involves children. If a child or an adult has repeated infections without a clear cause, it is advisable to seek a professional evaluation.
Data on 93 doctors who treat agammaglobulinemia
Which specialist treats agammaglobulinemia?
Agammaglobulinemia in children is managed by a pediatrician, together with an allergist or an immunologist, who evaluate the immune system's defenses. You can find these specialists.
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in agammaglobulinemia
Dr. Rodrigo Armando Vigueras Santiago
Dr. Vicente de Jesus Flores Lopez
Dr. Jacqueline Montero Schwarz
Dr. Lorely Vianey Bres Ramírez
Dr. Maria Fernanda Frausto Mendoza
Dr. Karla Escobedo Vázquez
Dr. Norma Ilse Garcia González
Dr. Kim Danae Díaz Juárez
Dr. Carlos Andrés Aceves Barrios
Dr. Héctor Garza Blizzard
Dr. Gilberto Morales Salgado
Dr. Miguel Ángel Martínez Benaiges
Dr. Guillermo Fojaco Villanueva
Dr. Ivette Victorino
Dr. Oscar Yair Nava Garcia
Dr. Sandra Herrera Rodriguez
Dr. Valeria Gómez Galván
Dr. Andrea Piñeyro V.
Dr. Elisa Barrios Santos
Dr. Sandra Briseida Hernández León
Frequently asked questions
What is agammaglobulinemia?
Agammaglobulinemia is an immune system disorder in which the body produces very few or no antibodies, which reduces the ability to defend against infections.
Which doctor treats agammaglobulinemia?
Agammaglobulinemia in children is managed by a pediatrician, together with an allergist or an immunologist, who evaluate the immune system's defenses. You can find these specialists.