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Introduction: Primary immunodeficiencies (PID) are genetic defects of the immune system that result in chronic, serious, and often life-threatening infections if they are not diagnosed and treated. Worldwide, from 70 to 90% of PID sufferers remain undiagnosed because of poor awareness. Early diagnosis is very important for adequate prevention and management of PID infectious complications and may improve the life quality of patients with PID. Aim of the study: The aim of this study was to assess the awareness of physicians of different specialties about the signs of primary immunodeficiency in children and adults.
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