Primary hypogammaglobulinemia

Primary hypogammaglobulinemia is a congenital / non acquired form of hypogammaglobulinaemia and can be of heterogeneous etiology.

The condition is characterized by low levels of serum immunoglobulins and impaired antibody responses.

The majority of cases of primary hypogammaglobulinemia are represented by

• common variable immunodeficiency (CVID) and
• X-linked agammaglobulinemia (XLA)

See also

• primary immunodeficiency states