NCIt definition : A dysgammaglobulinemia characterized by low or undetectable serum levels of immunoglobulin
class A (IgA). It is the most common primary antibody deficiency. It may be inherited
or the reversible sequela of infection or certain drugs. It may be caused by decreased
or inefficient class-switching from progenitor B cells without any corresponding decreases
in the other isotypes. Though affected persons may be asymptomatic, low levels of
IgA will reduce the immune system's ability to combat infection where IgA is normally
secreted, at mucosal surfaces. Selective IgA deficiency is seen in greater proportion
among patients with autoimmune disorders.;