Primary Immunodeficiency (PI) is an umbrella term for over 350 genetic defects and disorders of the immune system recognized by the World Health Organization. Together they affect approximately 29,000 Canadians. Primary Immunodeficiency is not considered a rare disease as a category, but each individual form of PI is rare.
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Kappa Chain Deficiency
Kappa Chain Deficiency is an autosomal recessive condition. It may result in a susceptibility to infection from reduced activation of B-cells to produce antibodies. However, it is also possible for patients to be asymptomatic.
Credits: Immune Deficiency Foundation