Primary Immunodeficiency:Diseases Definition, Diagnosis, and Management

The number of diagnosed cases of primary immunodeficiency diseases (PIDs) – a group of inborn disorders of the immune system – is growing rapidly, but misdiagnosis or late diagnosis still occurs in a significant number of patients, with serious consequences. This is the second edition of a practical reference textbook on PIDs that has been widely welcomed by scientists and clinicians from around the world.

      The new edition has been extensively revised to reflect advances in knowledge and includes various PIDs not previously covered. For each disease, information is provided on definition, etiology, clinical manifestations, diagnosis, and management. This book will represent an ideal resource for specialists when engaging in diagnosis, clinical decision-making, and treatment planning. It will also prove invaluable for doctors in training and other physicians and nurses who wish to learn more about PIDs.

Table of contents (10 chapters)

·         Introduction on Primary Immunodeficiency Diseases

Rezaei, Nima (et al.)

Pages 1-81

·         Combined T- and B-Cell Immunodeficiencies

Deist, Françoise (et al.)

Pages 83-182

·         Predominantly Antibody Deficiencies

Aghamohammadi, Asghar (et al.)

Pages 183-244

·         Phagocytes Defects

Wintergerst, Uwe (et al.)

Pages 245-294

·         Genetic Disorders of Immune Regulation

Speckmann, Carsten (et al.)

Pages 295-338

·         Defects in Intrinsic and Innate Immunity: Receptors and Signaling Components

Parvaneh, Nima (et al.)

Pages 339-392

·         Autoinflammatory Disorders

Berg, Stefan (et al.)

Pages 393-435

·         Complement Deficiencies

Mahmoudi, Maryam (et al.)

Pages 437-460

·         Other Well-Defined Immunodeficiencies

Gennery, Andrew R. (et al.)

Pages 461-517

·         Syndromic Immunodeficiencies

Ming, Jeffrey E. (et al.)

Pages 519-551