Most patients presenting with PFAPA syndrome have heterozygous MEFV gene mutations. Whether carrying a heterozygous MEFV gene is the primary cause of this syndrome requires further investigation.
The B lymphocyte subsets of patients with selective IgA deficiency are largely similar to those of patients with common variable immunodeficiency. Both illness groups exhibit low levels of memory B cells.
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