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What Causes IGM Antibodies Deficiency?

I have been sick for a couple of months (multiple infections and shingles) and recent bloodwork shows I am deficient in IGM antibodies but the IGg and IGa so far are normal. What causes this and how can it be treated? Also, I've been told this deficiency may well lead to a "much greater event". What could that "event" be? What can the deficiency be an indicator of? Thank you!
Fri, 2 Jan 2015
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Hi, dear.
I have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. You have ig m antibody deficiency. It is primary immunodeficiency disease. Most of the time it is due to genetic mutations. No treatment for genetic mutation. You may have severe recurrent infection. You should take antibiotics according to ypur doctor's advice to treat and prevent it.
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What Causes IGM Antibodies Deficiency?

Hi, dear. I have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. You have ig m antibody deficiency. It is primary immunodeficiency disease. Most of the time it is due to genetic mutations. No treatment for genetic mutation. You may have severe recurrent infection. You should take antibiotics according to ypur doctor s advice to treat and prevent it. Hope I have answered your question, if you have doubt then I will be happy to answer. Thanks for using health care magic. Wish you a very good health.