Immunodeficiency, Severe Combined Basic Information Definition A genetic disorder resulting in absence of mature functional B and T lymphocytes Synonym(s) Combined immunodeficiency Epidemiology Species, Age, Sex • Arabian foals and part-Arabian foals, but sporadic cases have been reported in breeds other than Arabians. • Age at presentation is typically 1 to 2 months. Genetics and Breed Predisposition • Autosomal recessive inheritance in Arabians • Only homozygous animals affected Clinical Presentation History, Chief Complaint • Recurrent infection in foals ages 1 to 4 months • Opportunistic infectious agents commonly isolated Physical Exam Findings • Clinical examination findings vary with the type of infection. • Bronchopneumonia and diarrhea are common.< div class='tao-gold-member'> Only gold members can continue reading. Log In or Register to continue Share this:Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Related Related posts: Aggressive Stallion Behavior Aflatoxin Toxicosis Biliary Atresia Black Widow Spider Toxicosis Stay updated, free articles. Join our Telegram channel Join Tags: Clinical Veterinary Advisor The Horse Jul 24, 2016 | Posted by admin in SMALL ANIMAL | Comments Off on Immunodeficiency, Severe Combined Full access? Get Clinical Tree
Immunodeficiency, Severe Combined Basic Information Definition A genetic disorder resulting in absence of mature functional B and T lymphocytes Synonym(s) Combined immunodeficiency Epidemiology Species, Age, Sex • Arabian foals and part-Arabian foals, but sporadic cases have been reported in breeds other than Arabians. • Age at presentation is typically 1 to 2 months. Genetics and Breed Predisposition • Autosomal recessive inheritance in Arabians • Only homozygous animals affected Clinical Presentation History, Chief Complaint • Recurrent infection in foals ages 1 to 4 months • Opportunistic infectious agents commonly isolated Physical Exam Findings • Clinical examination findings vary with the type of infection. • Bronchopneumonia and diarrhea are common.< div class='tao-gold-member'> Only gold members can continue reading. Log In or Register to continue Share this:Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Related Related posts: Aggressive Stallion Behavior Aflatoxin Toxicosis Biliary Atresia Black Widow Spider Toxicosis Stay updated, free articles. Join our Telegram channel Join Tags: Clinical Veterinary Advisor The Horse Jul 24, 2016 | Posted by admin in SMALL ANIMAL | Comments Off on Immunodeficiency, Severe Combined Full access? Get Clinical Tree
