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Understanding primary immunodeficiency (PI)
Understanding PI
The more you understand about primary immunodeficiency (PI), the better you can live with the disease or support others in your life with PI. Learn more about PI, including the various diagnoses and treatment options.
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Living with PI
Living with PI
Living with primary immunodeficiency (PI) can be challenging, but you’re not alone—many people with PI lead full and active lives. With the right support and resources, you can, too.
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Be a hero for those with PI. Change lives by promoting primary immunodeficiency (PI) awareness and taking action in your community through advocacy, donating, volunteering, or fundraising.
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Advancing research and clinical care
Advancing research and clinical care
Whether you’re a clinician, researcher, or an individual with primary immunodeficiency (PI), IDF has resources to help you advance the field. Get details on surveys, grants, and clinical trials.
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Managing adrenal insufficiency and hypoparathyroidism in APECED/APS type 1

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Management of X-linked thrombocytopenia

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Lung inflammation/Granuloma problems with CGD

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Gastrointestinal inflammation/Granuloma problems with CGD

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Female hypogonadism in APECED/APS type 1

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Beyond the sneeze: Allergies & primary immunodeficiency

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Are carriers really unaffected? Observations in XHIGM carrier females

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Newborn Screening Saves Lives Reauthorization Act passes House and moves to Senate

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IDF Patient & Family Handbook for Primary Immunodeficiency Diseases, Sixth Edition

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Chapter 1: The Immune System and Primary Immunodeficiency Diseases

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