What is severe combined immunodeficiency disease?
Severe Combine Immune Deficiency is a primary immune deficiency genetic disorder. The defining characteristic is usually a severe defect in both the T- & B-lymphocyte systems, which are impaired due to a defect in one of several possible genes.
How do members experience severe combined immunodeficiency disease?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with severe combined immunodeficiency disease*
Common symptoms
How bad it is
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Common symptom
Stress
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Nothing reported yet
Common symptom
Depressed mood
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What people are taking for it
*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.
Top treatments taken by people for severe combined immunodeficiency disease*
Who has severe combined immunodeficiency disease on PatientsLikeMe?
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 0 | |
| 20s | 0 | |
| 30s | 4 | |
| 40s | 4 | |
| 50s | 7 | |
| 60s | 13 | |
| 70+ | 7 |
Distribution of sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 8 | |
| Female | 24 |