Decreased specific anti-polysaccharide antibody level
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The presence of normal overall immunoglobulin levels with deficiency of specific immunoglobulins directed against bacterial polysaccharides. [ https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0736-9199 ]
Synonyms: Depressed antibody response to polysaccharide antigens Specific anti-polysaccharide antibody deficiency Low specific anti-polysaccharide antibody titer
Term information
- UMLS:C4021747
Specific anti-polysaccharide antibody deficiency is associated with an increased risk of infection with Streptococcus pneumoniae, Haemophilus influenzae type b, and Staphylococcus aureus.