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Asthma Elevated Iga
Selective deficiency of IgA is the most common
Alternative Names
IgA deficiency
Causes, incidence, and risk factors
IgA deficiency is usually inherited, which means it is passed down through families. However, cases of drug-induced IgA deficiency have been reported.
It may be inherited as an
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