Primary Immunodeficiency Disorders in India—A Situational Review
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Primary Immunodeficiency Disorders in India—A Situational Review
Primary immunodeficiency disorders (PIDs) are a group of genetic defects characterized by abnormalities of one or more components of the immune system. While there have been several advances in diagnosis, management, and research in the field of PIDs, they continue to remain underdiagnosed, especially in the less affluent countries. Despite several limitations and challenges, India has advanced...
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عنوان ژورنال: Frontiers in Immunology
سال: 2017
ISSN: 1664-3224
DOI: 10.3389/fimmu.2017.00714