Hyper immunoglobulin E syndrome

Immunodefic Rev. 1989;1(2):155-72.

Abstract

The Hyper Immunoglobulin E(HIE) Syndrome is a rare disorder of unknown etiology associated with extremely high serum IgE levels, serious recurrent infections and chronic dermatitis. The current paper will review the clinical and laboratory manifestations of the HIE Syndrome and discuss them in relationship to underline immunologic abnormalities found in this syndrome.

Publication types

  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Adult
  • Bacterial Infections / prevention & control
  • Child
  • Dicloxacillin / therapeutic use
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Hypergammaglobulinemia / drug therapy
  • Hypergammaglobulinemia / immunology*
  • Immunoglobulin E*
  • Male
  • Syndrome

Substances

  • Immunoglobulin E
  • Dicloxacillin