A case of a patient with IgG3 subclass deficiency and recurrent fungal infection of oral cavity.
- Author:
Jeong Hee CHOI
1
;
Sang Yong YOO
;
Jeong Yeob SONG
;
Sun Sin KIM
;
Su Keol LEE
;
Dong Ho NAHM
;
Hae Sim PARK
Author Information
1. Department of Allergy and Immunology, Ajou University School of Medicine, Suwon, Korea.
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
IgG3 subclass deficiency;
fungal infection;
intravenous immunoglobulin
- MeSH:
Bacteria;
Humans;
Immunoglobulin G*;
Immunoglobulins;
Immunoglobulins, Intravenous;
Lip;
Mouth*;
Otitis Media;
Respiratory Tract Infections;
Young Adult
- From:Journal of Asthma, Allergy and Clinical Immunology
2000;20(4):650-654
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Common clinical manifestations in patients with IgG subclass deficiency include recurrent respiratory tract infection, recurrent otitis media and sinopulmonary infection by virus or bacteria. The administration of intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG) has been regarded as the most effective therapy in these patients. We experienced a 22-year-old patient with IgG3 subclass deficiency and recurrent fungal infection of oral cavity and lips. IVIG was given at 0.2g/kg/dose twice a month for 6 months. After treatment with IVIG, the patient improved clinically.
