The number of diagnosed cases of primary immunodeficiency diseases (PIDs) - a group of inborn disorders of the immune system - is growing rapidly, but misdiagnosis or late diagnosis still occurs in a significant number of patients, with serious consequences. This is the second edition of a practical reference textbook on PIDs that has been widely welcomed by scientists and clinicians from around the world. The new edition has been extensively revised to reflect advances in knowledge and includes various PIDs not previously covered. For each disease, information is provided on definition, etiology, clinical manifestations, diagnosis, and management. This book will represent an ideal resource for specialists when engaging in diagnosis, clinical decision-making, and treatment planning. It will also prove invaluable for doctors in training and other physicians and nurses who wish to learn more about PIDs.

Introduction on Primary Immunodeficiency Diseases

Combined T- and B-Cell Immunodeficiencies
Predominantly Antibody Deficiencies
Phagocytes Defects
Genetic Disorders of Immune Regulation
Defects in Intrinsic and Innate Immunity: Receptors and Signaling Components
Autoinflammatory Disorders
Complement Deficiencies
Other Well-Defined Immunodeficiencies
Syndromic Immunodeficiencies.

ISBN	978-3-662-52907-2
Artikelnummer	9783662529072
Medientyp	Buch
Auflage	2. Aufl.
Copyrightjahr	2016
Verlag	Springer, Berlin
Umfang	XVII, 582 Seiten
Abbildungen	XVII, 582 p. 88 illus., 71 illus. in color.
Sprache	Englisch