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Agammaglobulinemia

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Agammaglobulinemia Symptoms

Agammaglobulinemia weakens the immune system, which reduces the body's ability to fight infections.

Infections that commonly occur in those with agammaglobulinemia include:

Sinusitis
Bronchitis
Pneumonia
Conjunctivitis
Cellulitis
Abdominal abscess
Skin abscess
Gastroenteritis

Additional symptoms of agammaglobulinemia include:

Unintentional weight loss
Joint pains
Joint swelling

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Related Conditions

Aplastic anemia
Immune deficiency syndrome

Cough
Fever
Joint pains
Weakness or fatigue
Weight loss

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Last Updated: Sep 30, 2008 References

Authors: Stephen J. Schueler, MD; John H. Beckett, MD; D. Scott Gettings, MD

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