Primary Immunodeficiency (PID)
PID encompasses more than 500 types of immune deficiency, with common variable immunodeficiency among the most frequent B-cell disorders. Most PID conditions are congenital, require lifelong treatment and follow-up, and have recurrent infe…
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PID encompasses more than 500 types of immune deficiency, with common variable immunodeficiency among the most frequent B-cell disorders. Most PID conditions are congenital, require lifelong treatment and follow-up, and have recurrent infections as a hallmark symptom. Secondary immunodeficiency may be temporary or chronic and arises from other diseases or treatments such as chemotherapy. One PID patient described feeling stigmatised by receiving hospital treatment alongside cancer patients.