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CVID with giardia, weight loss, edema

2017-06-26 13:18:21
My dad, 54, is suffering with combined variable immuno deficiency with refractory giardia with severe protein losing enteropathy and gross ascites and edema, weight loss. Presently taking Immunoglobulins every 2 months, antibiotics and supporting drugs. Is there any particular treatment which can cure this permanently in India or outside?
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Answered2017-06-27 18:37:22

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