Hyper IgM Syndrome – causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, pathology

What is hyper IgM syndrome? Hyper IgM syndrome is a problem where B cells are unable to undergo antibody class-switching, meaning that they can produce IgM antibodies, or immunoglobulins, but struggle to produce other types of antibodies, and that leaves individuals at risk for certain infections.Try free board-style questions and flashcards – https://goo.gl/3oGOEi. Subscribe – https://goo.gl/w5aaaV. More videos – https://goo.gl/UhOKiM. Support us on Patreon – https://goo.gl/ZGHEk4.

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