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Is there a link between Osteogenesis Imperfecta and a lowered immune system, or would the lowered immune system be caused by something different?

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Is there a link between Osteogenesis Imperfecta and a lowered immune system, or would the lowered immune system be caused by something different?

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There is no published association between OI and immune abnormalities. However, OI is a genetic condition that affects several body systems, some of which could lead to increased infection rates (such as the difficulty keeping airways clear that some OI patients have).