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This study aims to describe the clinical and molecular characteristics of IEI in a highly consanguineous population and investigate the impact of genetic diagnosis on patient management.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Method<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>This retrospective study included 52 patients with suspected IEI, as defined by the IUIS criteria. Clinical, immunological, and demographic data were recorded. Genetic analyses were performed primarily using next-generation sequencing (NGS) gene panels, and all pathogenic variants were confirmed by Sanger sequencing. Variants were interpreted in accordance with the ACMG guidelines.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>A total of 52 patients were included in the study, with 92% of the individuals born to consanguineous parents, comprising 28 females and 24 males. The mean age at diagnosis was 4.63 \u00b1 2.5 years. The median duration of follow-up was three years. The overall incidence was 0.3% representing the proportion of patients diagnosed with IEI among those referred to our center during the study period. A high rate of consanguineous marriage was observed, reported in 92% of the cases. The most frequently represented category was Predominantly Antibody Deficiencies (PAD), accounting for 20 patients (38.5%), including 12 cases (23%) of transient hypogammaglobulinemia of infancy (THI) and 7 cases (13%) of selective IgA deficiency. Among the 52 patients, 3 (5.8%) were diagnosed with severe combined immunodeficiency (SCID): 1 patient had ADA deficiency, and two patients had DNA ligase IV deficiency (LIG4). Additionally, 14 patients (26%) were diagnosed with combined Immunodeficiencies (CID). Thirty patients were treated with IVIG, and 3 patients underwent HSCT. A molecular diagnosis was established in 33 patients (63%). Genetic findings influenced clinical management in 82% of variant-positive cases, including decisions regarding HSCT, targeted therapy, and genetic counseling.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusion<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>This study highlights the distinctive genetic characteristics of IEI in a population with high consanguinity, emphasizing the need to incorporate molecular diagnostics into standard immunology practice, particularly in areas where recessive disorders are prevalent.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>","DOI":"10.3389\/fimmu.2026.1758410","type":"journal-article","created":{"date-parts":[[2026,2,2]],"date-time":"2026-02-02T06:32:00Z","timestamp":1770013920000},"update-policy":"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.3389\/crossmark-policy","source":"Crossref","is-referenced-by-count":0,"title":["Clinical and genetic spectrum of inborn errors of immunity: a retrospective study on 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