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5 Facts you should know about

The Impact of APDS on Lifespan

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Research suggest that patients with APDS may experience early mortality

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Lymphoma seems to be the major driver of mortality - reflected as the cause of death in 24% of patients with APDS

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Literature reviews indicate that Infections are the second most frequent cause of mortality

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Literature reviews also suggest that HSCT/BMT may not provide a notable improvement in survival for patients with APDS

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These results indicate that early genetic testing may be an important step in identifying and treating patients with APDS

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