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• Understanding primary immunodeficiency (PI)
  • What is PI?
    • Autoimmunity
    • Immune system and PI
    • Genetics and PI
    • Could it be your immune system?
  • Types of PI
  • Diagnosis
    • Laboratory tests
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    • Genetic testing
  • Treatment
    • Immunoglobulin replacement therapy
    • Hematopoietic stem cell transplantation
    • Gene therapy
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  Understanding PI

  The more you understand about primary immunodeficiency (PI), the better you can manage it. Learn about PI diagnoses and treatment options.

  Learn more about PI

• Living with PI
  • Addressing mental health
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  • General care
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  • Managing workplace issues
  • Navigating insurance
    • Choosing a plan
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    • Glossary of terms
  • Traveling safely
  

  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.

  Learn more about living with PI

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  Get involved

  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
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  • Consulting immunologist
  • Diagnosing PI
  • Getting prior authorization
  • Clinician education
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  • Participating in clinical trials
  

  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.

  Learn more about research

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