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Syndromic agammaglobulinaemia

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Link to WHO Definition

Syndromic agammaglobulinaemia – http://id.who.int/icd/entity/1049161944

This is a rare X-linked genetic disorder discovered in 1952 that affects the body's ability to fight infection. XLA is an X-linked disorder, and therefore is much more common in males. XLA patients do not generate mature B cells, which manifests as a complete lack of antibodies in their bloodstream.