Hypogammaglobulinemia while in infants is the immunodeficiency disorder in which the production of immunity by infants inhibited. At birth, the immune system is not fully formed. Most antibodies in babies produced by the mother is transferred through the placenta before birth. Antibodies derived from the mother protects the infant against infection until the baby starts to produce its own antibodies, usually at age 6 months.
Infants with hypogammaglobulinemia while in the baby does not begin to produce antibodies to that age. As a result, low levels of antibody to be started at the age of 3 to 6 months and returned to normal at about age 12 to 36 months. This disorder is more common in premature babies, because they receive some antibodies from the mother. Although the disorder present at birth, this is not declining.
Most babies with the disorder have some antibodies. Therefore, they do not have problems with infections and require no treatment. Even so, some babies, especially those born prematurely, often become infected. Immune globulin can prevent and help treat the infection. Usually given for about 6 to 12 months. Antibiotics are given when necessary. Does not affect lifespan.
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