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Bruton's agammaglobulinemia; X-linked agammaglobulinemia
The goal of treatment is to reduce the number and severity of infections, and to provide genetic counseling to affected families.
Receiving immunoglobulins (IVIG) through a vein (intravenously) helps boost the immune system by providing the body with the antibodies that are decreased or missing. Routine treatment with IVIG is central to the treatment of this disorder.
Antibiotics are often needed to treat bacterial infections.
Treatment with IVIG has greatly improved the health of people with agammaglobulinemia. Without treatment, most severe infections are fatal.
Call for an appointment with your health care provider if:
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