Abstract
Chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) commonly leads to immune dysfunction especially hypogammaglobulinemia, increasing risk of infection. Infection remains a major cause of mortality and morbidity in CLL with studies showing this accounts for a third to a half of all deaths. Immunoglobulin G (IgG) is the most prevalent
and frequently monitored immunoglobulin in relation to immune function in CLL. It is widely accepted that there is a relationship between IgG deficiency and infection,
albeit with some dispute in literature.
and frequently monitored immunoglobulin in relation to immune function in CLL. It is widely accepted that there is a relationship between IgG deficiency and infection,
albeit with some dispute in literature.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | e329 |
Number of pages | 1 |
Journal | Haematologica |
Volume | 103 |
Issue number | 7 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Jul 2018 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL)
- immune dysfunction
- hypogammaglobulinemia
- infection
- Immunoglobulin G
- IgG