Is it just a routine infection or a primary immune deficiency?
Without a properly functioning immune system, the body's ability
to fight infection is compromised.  Without a properly
functioning immune system, the body’s ability to fight infection
is compromised.  Colds, ear infections and other common
illnesses are a normal part of childhood. However, some kids
have persistent, chronic infections that may signal an
underlying problem, known as a primary immunodeficiency or
primary immune disorder.  These are genetic conditions where
either part of the immune system is missing or it doesn’t
function properly. Some are more common, while others are quite
rare. They can range from mild to severe.   Dr. Nancy
Wasserbauer  Dr. Nancy Wasserbauer  Often the condition isn’t
diagnosed until adulthood, so those who are affected may spend
years battling illnesses and seeing multiple doctors in search
of answers.  “When primary immune disorders go undiagnosed,
individuals have a terrible quality of life. Because they a