All are true regarding hyper IgE syndrome except:
Correct Answer: High serum lgE with low igG, lgA and lgM
Description: Hyper IgE syndrome or Job's syndrome:Broad nose, kyphoscoliosis, osteoporosis, and eczemaPrimary teeth erupt normally but do not deciduateRecurrent sinopulmonary and cutaneous infections which are less inflamed (cold abscesses)IgE level is increased but others like IgG, IgA, and IgM are normal(ref:Harrison's 17/e p384, 2061; 18/e p482)
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