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Hyper-IgE syndrome.
Current opinion in immunology - 1 Oct 2009
Minegishi Yoshiyuki
Abstract excerpt
Hyper-IgE syndrome (HIES) is a complex primary immunodeficiency characterized by atopic dermatitis associated with extremely high serum IgE levels and susceptibility to infections with extracellular bacteria. Nonimmunological abnormalities, including a distinctive facial appearance, fracture following minor trauma, scoliosis, hyperextensive joints, and the retention of deciduous teeth are also observed in most...
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