Hyperimmunoglobulin E – reccurrent infection syndrome

Overview

An immunodeficiency disorder characterized by excessive production of IgE and frequent bacterial infections mainly involving the skin.

Symptoms

* Recurrent suppurative infections * Pulmonary infections * Lymphadenitis * Conjunctivitis * Coarse facial features

Causes

* 7th cranial nerve disorder * Acanthamoeba infection - conjunctivitis * Acanthamoeba infection of the eye - conjunctivitis * Acne rosacea * Acute Chemical poisoning - Varnish makers' and painters' Naptha