Diarrhea and malabsorption in primary humoral immunodeficiency

Rev Hosp Clin Fac Med Sao Paulo. 1996 Sep-Oct;51(5):157-61.

Abstract

Patients with Humoral immunodeficiency syndromes frequently present recurrent infections, mainly of the digestive and respiratory tracts. This study carried out a clinical and laboratorial evaluation in 15 humoral immunodeficiency patients presenting chronic gastrointestinal symptoms. Out results emphasize the relevance of immunodeficiency syndromes in the differential diagnosis of chronic diarrhea.

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Child
  • Child, Preschool
  • Chronic Disease
  • Diarrhea / etiology*
  • Female
  • Gastrointestinal Diseases / etiology
  • Gastrointestinal Diseases / pathology
  • Humans
  • Immunologic Deficiency Syndromes / complications*
  • Malabsorption Syndromes / etiology*
  • Male
  • Middle Aged