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1999, Number 3

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Alerg Asma Inmunol Pediatr 1999; 8 (3)

In child with recurrent infections: When do you suspect the possibility of patient has a primary immunodeficiency?

Onuma TE

Language: Spanish
References: 14
Page: 94-97
PDF size: 245.25 Kb.


ABSTRACT

This article reviews major signs and symptoms indicate a patient with recurrent infections can be a primary immunodeficiency. This article reviews too clinical and paraclinical dates to know what kind of immunodeficiency is suspected.


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