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HLA-ABC expression ranged from 0% to 73%, with persistently low mean fluorescence intensity (0.4\u20133.8). IgM levels were reduced in 7 patients. Ten patients were persistently positive for anti-rubella IgM, including all six with granulomatous skin lesions. Immunophenotyping revealed reduced CD3<jats:sup>+<\/jats:sup> (n=2), CD4<jats:sup>+<\/jats:sup> (n=3), CD8<jats:sup>+<\/jats:sup> (n=3), CD19<jats:sup>+<\/jats:sup> (n=5), CD3<jats:sup>\u2212<\/jats:sup>CD16<jats:sup>+<\/jats:sup>CD56<jats:sup>+<\/jats:sup> (n=3), CD19+ IgM-27+ IgD- (switched memory B cells) (n=7), and CD19+ IgM-27+ IgD+ (marginal zone B cells) (n=8). All patients had elevated \u03b3\u03b4+ T cells, and NK cells were reduced in three. Seven patients had TAP1 and four had TAP2 mutations, with no significant genotype\u2013phenotype differences.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Conclusion<\/jats:title><jats:p>MHC Class I deficiency presents a broad clinical spectrum from asymptomatic to life-threatening disease. Granulomatous tissue damage and uveitis contributed to morbidity. Persistent rubella-specific IgM in most patients, including those without granulomas, is a novel serologic finding that may reflect altered antiviral immunity. 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