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Transient hypogammaglobulinemia of infancy is a form of hypogammaglobulinemia appearing after birth, leading to a reduction in the level of IgG, and also sometimes IgA[1][2] and IgM.[3] (The ratios of immunoglobulins vary rapidly in all infants, and the term dysgammaglobulinemia, although theoretically applicable, is not usually used in this context.)
It can result in increased infections, but it can also present without symptoms.[4]
The clinical presentation of this condition is as follows:[5]
Normally, a newborn's immunoglobulins come from the mother during pregnancy and wane after birth until 3-6 months of age, when the infant begins to start to produce their own IgG. However, in transient hypogammaglobulinemia of infancy, the IgG synthesis is delayed, and the hypogammaglobulinemia is prolonged beyond age 6 months [6]

The diagnosis for Transient hypogammaglobulinemia of infancy is based on the following:[5]
The management of this condition, Transient hypogammaglobulinemia of infancy, is done via antibiotics, IVIG, as well as antihistamines if needed[5]
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Categories: [Noninfectious immunodeficiency-related cutaneous conditions] [Predominantly antibody deficiencies]