Immunodeficiency with hyper-igm, type 2OMIM Phenotype
Preferred Label : Immunodeficiency with hyper-igm, type 2;
Symbol : HIGM2;
CISMeF acronym : HIGM2;
Type : Phenotype, molecular basis known;
Alternative titles and symbols : Hyper-igm syndrome 2;
Description : Hyper-IgM syndrome type 2 (HIGM2) is a rare immunodeficiency characterized by normal
or elevated serum IgM levels with absence of IgG, IgA, and IgE, resulting in a profound
susceptibility to bacterial infections. For a discussion of genetic heterogeneity
of immunodeficiency with hyper-IgM, see HIGM1 (308230).;
Inheritance : Autosomal recessive;
Molecular basis : Caused by mutation in the activation-induced cytidine deaminase gene (AICDA, 605257.0001);