CVID (Common Variable Immune Deficiency) is basically what its name implies. Immune Deficiency means that sufferers have less antibodies (the body's resistance to infection) and are less immune to infections, so get more infections. It is one of the more common immune deficiency conditions, and it varies from person to person; for instance, Charlie H (pictured) has a severe form of CVID.
Current Pals who suffer from CVID are:
Charlie H (4) (pictured): Charlie is doing OK at the moment, though he's still on a cocktail of meds.
Jordan H (13): Jordan is doing OK, but his antibody count is a little low and he has been bombarded with infections for the last three months.
(Picture credited to www.postpals.co.uk, information credited to various medical sites)
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