selective IgA deficiency disease

Term ID

DOID:11701

Synonyms

• Immunoglobulin A deficiency
• selective IgA immunodeficiency
• Selective immunoglobulin A deficiency

Definition

A selective immunoglobulin deficiency disease that is the result of a deficiency of immunoglobulin A (IgA), an antibody that protects against infections of the mucous membranes lining the mouth, airways, and digestive tract. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Selective_immunoglobulin_A_deficiency

References

• MESH:D017098
• SNOMEDCT_US_2023_03_01:29260007
• UMLS_CUI:C0162538

Ontology

Human Disease   ( DOID:11701 )