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What is a characteristic of SCID patients?
What is a characteristic of SCID patients?
- They are not prone to fungal infections.
- They are resistant to severe bacterial infections.
- They are immune to viral infections.
- They are highly susceptible to severe bacterial infections early in life. (correct)
What type of infections are SCID patients susceptible to?
What type of infections are SCID patients susceptible to?
- Only bacterial infections.
- Bacterial, viral, or fungal infections. (correct)
- Only fungal infections.
- Only viral infections.
When are SCID patients most susceptible to severe infections?
When are SCID patients most susceptible to severe infections?
- Later in life.
- Throughout their life.
- Early in life. (correct)
- Never, they are immune to infections.
What is a characteristic of SCID patients' immune system?
What is a characteristic of SCID patients' immune system?
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What is the likelihood of SCID patients getting severe infections?
What is the likelihood of SCID patients getting severe infections?
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