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How many infants whose mothers have fifth disease are born with signs of the disease?
About one-third of infants whose mothers contract fifth disease during pregnancy show signs of infection at birth.
What causes XLA?
XLA is caused by a defect in the gene that codes for Btk
How common is XLA?
XLA occurs in one in 50,000 to one in 100,000 newborns
What is the risk of XLA?
Persons with XLA are vulnerable to repeated, potentially fatal bacterial infections
How is XLA prevented?
Parents of a child with XLA should consider genetic counseling if they are planning to have more children
Is XLA congenital?
Yes
Does XLA cause arthritis?
Approximately 20% of children with XLA develop arthritis, possibly as a result of joint infections
How are newborns with infected mothers treated?
Infants born to infected mothers may be treated with medications even if they show few or no signs of infection.
What is XLA?
X-linked agammaglobulinemia
What is the difference between a Harley sportster xls and a sportster xla?
Simply.... the XLS is road version and the XLA is an army only version
When do you typically start introducing solid foods to infants?
Solid foods are typically introduced to infants around 6 months of age, when they show signs of readiness such as being able to sit up and showing interest in food.
How does XLA affect children?
Children with XLA grow slowly, have small tonsils and lymph nodes, and may develop chronic skin infections
