Which is a finding in lymphoid tissues in individuals with common variable hypogammaglobulinemia?
Correct Answer: Normal B cell count
Description: Common Variable Immunodeficiency Near Normal number of B cells in blood & LN Unable to differentiate to plasma cells Intrinsic B cell defects - defective CK receptor BAFF Also abnormal T cell regulation of B cells Both sexes equally; manifest in childhood or adolescence Presents as Recurrent sinopulmonary pyogenic infections Recurrent herpes V infection Persistent diarrhoea by G Lamblia RA Lymphoid malignancy
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