TableĀ 2

Causes of immunodeficiency

PrimaryAntibody deficiency syndromesCommon variable immunodeficiency
X linked agammaglobulinaemia
Selective IgA deficiency
Cell-mediated deficiencyDiGeorge syndrome
Severe combined immunodeficiency
SecondaryMalnutrition
Major trauma/surgery
Lymphoreticular malignancyLymphoma
Leukaemia
Myeloma
DrugsCytotoxic treatment
Immunosuppressant treatment
ViralHIV