Job-Buckley Syndrome
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| Name: Job-Buckley Syndrome |
| Also known as: Hyper-IgE Syndrome |
| An inborn error of metabolism that results in very high levels of one particular type of immunoglobulin (the protein in the blood responsible for the immune response), IgE. |
Causes of Job-Buckley Syndrome
Congenital, and may pass from one generation to the next in some cases. |
Symptoms of Job-Buckley Syndrome
Recurrent infections of the skin and lungs, and weakened bones with frequent fractures. Some children may have coarse features and excessive allergies, and a higher proportion than expected have fair skin and red hair. |
Tests for Job-Buckley Syndrome
Blood tests show excessively high levels of immunoglobulin E, as well as other abnormalities. |
Treatment for Job-Buckley Syndrome
Long term antibiotics to prevent infections.
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Complications of Job-Buckley Syndrome of its treatment
Serious infections may cause permanent scarring and organ damage. |
Likely Outcome of Job-Buckley Syndrome
No cure, but control reasonable. |
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