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==Primary Immunodeficiency==
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*Primary immunodeficiencies may affect either the [[Innate Immune System - WikiBlood|innate immune system]] or the [[Adaptive Immune System - WikiBlood|adaptive immune system]]
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*They are categorised by either the type or the developmental stage of the cells involved
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*Lymphoid cell disorders affect [[Lymphocytes#T cells|T cells]] or [[Lymphocytes#B cells|B cells]] (or both)
 
*Myeloid cell disorders affect phagocytic function
 
*The severity of the immunodeficiency depends on at which stage in development the problem occurs
 
**E.g. Defects early on in development will affect the entire immune system
 
*[[Lymphocytes#T cells|T cell]] deficiencies can affect both the cell-mediated and humoral response as [[Lymphocytes#T cells|T cells]] play a central role in the immune system
 
  
===Deficiencies of Innate Immunity===
 
[[Image:Grey Collie Syndrome.jpg|thumb|right|150px|Appearance of a puppy with Grey Collie syndrome - Copyright Michelle Tennis & Peggy Melton]]
 
====Canine Cyclic Haematopoiesis====
 
*Also called '''Grey Collie Syndrome'''
 
*Autosomal recessive
 
*Insertion mutation in AP3B1 gene
 
*Diluted grey coat colour, stunted growth, poor wound healing
 
*Neutropenia every 2 weeks which lasts 3-4 days due to cyclic production of cells from [[Bone Marrow - Anatomy & Physiology|bone marrow]]
 
*Animals are prone to recurrent infections, mainly from the respiratory and gastrointestinal tract
 
**E.g. pyrexia, [[Diarrhoea|diarrhoea]], gingivitis and arthritis
 
*Puppies can be distinguished from other litter mates by the diluted grey colouring
 
*Affected puppies show symptoms such as fever, joint pain and eye, skin and respiratory infections from 8 weeks of age
 
*Affected animals rarely live beyond 2-3 years with most puppies dying within a few weeks of birth
 
  
====Canine Leukocyte Adhesion Deficiency (CLAD)====
 
*Occurs in Irish Setters
 
*Missence mutation of -Cys-36-Ser- in CD18 molecule
 
**CD18 is required for [[Neutrophils|neutrophil]] migration and phagocytosis
 
*Recurrent bacterial infection
 
*Neutrophilia ([[Neutrophils|neutrophils]] remain in the blood and are unable to fight infection in the tissue)
 
  
====Bovine Leukocyte Adhesion Deficiency (BLAD)====
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*Occurs in Holstein cattle
 
*Missence mutation of -Asp-128-Gly in CD18 molecule
 
*Recurrent infection, e.g. pneumonia
 
 
 
===Deficiencies of Adaptive Immunity===
 
 
 
====Equine Severe Combined Immune Deficiency (Equine SCID)====
 
*Autosomal recessive
 
*Occurs in 2-3% of Arabian foals
 
*Defect in DNA-dependent protein kinase gene
 
**Gene codes for a DNA repair enzyme involved in V(D)J recombination for antigen receptors of [[Lymphocytes|lymphocytes]] (e.g. Ig and TCR)
 
*No functional [[Lymphocytes#B cells|B cells]] or [[Lymphocytes#T cells|T cells]]
 
*Foals develop infections (usually around 8 weeks of age as maternal [[Immunoglobulins|antibody]] in [[Materno-Fetal Immunity - Introduction#Passive transfer via colostrum|colostrum]] wanes around this time)
 
*Foals usually die from bronchopneumonia
 
 
 
====Canine X-Linked Severe Combined Immune Deficiency (Canine SCID)====
 
*Affects Basset Hounds and Corgis
 
*X-linked recessive defect in the gene coding for the IL-2 receptor
 
**IL-2 receptor is a receptor for the cytokine IL-2 which causes [[Lymphocytes#T cells|T cells]] to proliferate
 
*Causes lymphoid hypoplasia, stunted growth and increases the animal's susceptibility to infection
 
*Animal usually dies from pneumonia or sepsis as the level of maternal [[Immunoglobulins|antibody]] decreases
 
 
 
====Selective [[IgA]] deficiency of German Shepherd Dogs====
 
*Poorly understood
 
*Linked to other disease syndromes such as deep pyoderma, inflammatory bowel disease, anal furunculosis and disseminated aspergillosis
 
*[[Immunoglobulin A|[[IgA]]]] deficiency so more susceptible to mucosal disease
 
 
 
====Immunodeficiency of Weimaraners, Irish Wolfhounds and Miniature Dachshunds====
 
*Unknown aetiology
 
*Inherited defects
 
*Low levels of circulating [[Immunoglobulin M|IgM]] and [[Immunoglobulin G|IgG]]
 
*Impaired [[Neutrophils|neutrophil]] function
 
*Causes recurrent pyrexia and infections
 
**E.g. Rhinitis and bronchopneumonia in Irish Wolfhounds due to low [[Immunoglobulin A|[[IgA]]]]
 
**E.g. Pneumocytosis in Miniature Dachshunds due to low [[Immunoglobulin G|IgG]]
 
 
 
===Laboratory Examples of Severe Combined Deficiency===
 
[[Image:Nude Mouse.jpg|right|thumb|150px|Athymic Nude Mouse - Armin Kübelbeck 2008]]
 
*Severe Combined Immune Deficiency(SCID)
 
**No functional [[Lymphocytes#B cells|B cells]] or [[Lymphocytes#T cells|T cells]]
 
 
 
*Athymic nude mice (no [[Thymus - Anatomy & Physiology|thymus]])
 
**No functional [[Lymphocytes#T cells|T cells]]
 
**Cell-mediated immunodeficiency
 
 
 
*Knock-out mice
 
**E.g. Gene coding for  CD4, CD8, IL-10 removed
 
 
 
==Secondary Immunodeficiency==
 
 
 
*There are many causes of secondary immunodeficiency
 
**Most deficiencies are not genetic
 
**Most are agent-induced, such as from X-ray radiation and immunosuppressive drugs
 
 
 
===Viral Causes===
 
 
 
====Feline Leukaemia Virus (FeLV)====
 
[[Image:FeLV Electron Micrograph.jpg|thumb|right|150px|FeLV Electron Micrograph [http://phil.cdc.gov/phil/home.asp Public Health Image Library] Image #5610]]
 
[[Image:Kinetics of FeLV 2.jpg|thumb|right|150px|Kinetics of FeLV - Copyright Dr Brian Catchpole BVetMed PhD MRCVS]]
 
*Oncogenic retrovirus
 
*Causes neoplasia (lymphoma), myelosuppression (anaemia) and immunosuppression (of [[Lymphocytes#T cells|T cells]])
 
*2 strains:
 
**FeLV-A
 
***Natural strain
 
**FeLV-B
 
***Formed through FeLV-A recombining with endogenous retroviral sequences in the feline genome
 
***Increases the risks of lymphoma
 
**FeLV-C
 
***Formed from the spontaneous mutation of FeLV-A
 
***Is more myelosuppressive
 
*Virus replicates in the oropharyngeal lymphoid tissue causing a viraemia (virus circulating in the bloodstream) which then spreads to the systemic lymphoid tissue
 
*Shed in saliva
 
*Passed by oronasal route, e.g. mutual grooming
 
*Kittens between 6 weeks and 6 months are most susceptible
 
*60% of cats will become immune to the disease and recover
 
*Cats that are persistently viraemic will progress to develop FeLV-associated diseases
 
*Some cats will become viraemic again if treated with corticosteroids or stressed if the infection lies dormant in the [[Bone Marrow - Anatomy & Physiology|bone marrow]]
 
*Diagnosis:
 
**ELISA
 
**Rapid-Immuno-Migration
 
**Western Blot
 
**Virus Isolation
 
**Immunofluorescence
 
**PCR
 
*Treatment:
 
**Antibiotics for secondary infection
 
**Anti-retroviral therapy
 
*For vaccinations see [[Vaccines - WikiBlood#Cat Vaccinations|here]]
 
 
 
====Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (FIV)====
 
*Lentivirus
 
*Subtypes A, B and D
 
*Causes increased susceptibility to infections and neoplasia
 
*Specifically destroys [[Lymphocytes#Helper CD4+|CD4+ T cells]]
 
*Virus is present in saliva, blood and other bodily fluids
 
*Feral and outdoor cats (mostly tom cats) are most at risk
 
*Virus replicates in lymphoid tissue
 
*Can remain asymptomatic
 
*Causes pyrexia and lymphadenopathy
 
*Transmitted by biting
 
*Diagnosis:
 
**ELISA
 
**Rapid-Immuno-Migration
 
**Western Blot
 
**Virus Isolation
 
**Immunofluorescence
 
**PCR
 
*Treatment:
 
**Antibiotics for secondary infection
 
**Anti-retroviral therapy
 
*For vaccinations see [[Vaccines - WikiBlood#Cat Vaccinations|here]]
 
 
 
====Bovine Immunodeficiency Virus (BIV)====
 
*Lentivirus (non-oncogenic)
 
*Causes a persistent viral infection and lymphocytosis
 
*Immunocompromised cattle may develop secondary infections
 
*The transmission is not well known, but the following possibilities are being researched:
 
**Through milk
 
**Through infected semen (e.g.artificial insemination)
 
**Placental transfer
 
*Diagnosis:
 
**Western Blot
 
**PCR
 
 
 
===Toxic Causes===
 
 
 
*Poisons
 
 
 
===Iatrogenic Causes===
 
 
 
*Drugs
 
**Corticosteroids
 
**Cyclosporin
 
**Cytotoxic cancer therapy
 
 
 
===Other Causes===
 
 
 
*Malnutrition
 
 
 
*Chronic disease
 
 
 
*Stress
 
 
 
*Senescence
 
 
 
==Links==
 
 
 
'''Internal'''
 
*[[Viruses|Viruses - WikiBugs]]
 
 
 
*[[Innate Immune System - WikiBlood]]
 
 
 
*[[Adaptive Immune System - WikiBlood]]
 
 
 
'''External'''
 
*[http://www.bitoheavencollies.com/GrayCollie.html| Grey Collie Syndrome] ''Information on Canine Cyclic Haematopoeisis (Grey Collie Syndrome) including new research into treating the condition and a clinical example''
 
 
 
*[http://carcino.com.msu.edu//mouse.html| Nude Mice] ''Information on nude mice and their role in cancer research''
 
 
 
==[[Immunodeficiencies Flashcards - WikiBlood|Immunodeficiencies Flashcards]]==
 
 
 
==References==
 
'''Books'''
 
 
 
*Ivan Roitt: '''Essential Immunology,''' Ninth edition
 
 
 
*Goldsby, Kindt, & Osbourne '''KUBY Immunology,''' Fourth edition
 
 
 
'''Lecture Notes'''
 
 
 
*Dr Brian Catchpole BVetMed PhD MRCVS
 
 
 
'''Websites'''
 
 
 
*Michelle Tennis & Peggy Melton http://www.bitoheavencollies.com
 
 
 
*http://carcino.com.msu.edu/mouse.html
 
 
 
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