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Which of the following immunodeficiencies is X-linked and typically diagnosed around 6 months of age?
Which of the following immunodeficiencies is X-linked and typically diagnosed around 6 months of age?
- Hyper-IgM
- Hyper-IgE
- Common Variable Immunodeficiency (CVID)
- Bruton’s (X-linked agammaglobulinemia) (correct)
Which immunodeficiency is characterized by an absent IgG response to vaccination?
Which immunodeficiency is characterized by an absent IgG response to vaccination?
- IgA Deficiency
- Hyper-IgE
- Hyper-IgM
- Bruton’s (correct)
Which of the following immunodeficiencies is typically diagnosed in a teen or older child and presents with a decreased response to vaccination?
Which of the following immunodeficiencies is typically diagnosed in a teen or older child and presents with a decreased response to vaccination?
- IgA Deficiency
- Hyper-IgM
- Hyper-IgE
- Common Variable Immunodeficiency (CVID) (correct)
What is a key 'tip-off' for Bruton’s immunodeficiency?
What is a key 'tip-off' for Bruton’s immunodeficiency?
Which of the following immunodeficiencies is characterized by a decreased number of B cells?
Which of the following immunodeficiencies is characterized by a decreased number of B cells?
Which immunodeficiency is characterized by a decreased number of B cells and absent tonsils?
Which immunodeficiency is characterized by a decreased number of B cells and absent tonsils?
Which of the following immunodeficiencies is characterized by a decreased number of B cells but not by absent tonsils?
Which of the following immunodeficiencies is characterized by a decreased number of B cells but not by absent tonsils?
Which immunodeficiency is characterized by a decreased number of B cells and a decreased response to vaccination?
Which immunodeficiency is characterized by a decreased number of B cells and a decreased response to vaccination?
Which immunodeficiency is characterized by a decreased number of B cells and recurrent sinopulmonary and GI illnesses?
Which immunodeficiency is characterized by a decreased number of B cells and recurrent sinopulmonary and GI illnesses?
Which immunodeficiency is characterized by a decreased number of B cells and persistent diarrhea or sinusitis?
Which immunodeficiency is characterized by a decreased number of B cells and persistent diarrhea or sinusitis?
What is the underlying defect that leads to the high levels of IgM in Hyper-IgM patients?
What is the underlying defect that leads to the high levels of IgM in Hyper-IgM patients?
What is the characteristic presentation of a patient with Hyper-IgE?
What is the characteristic presentation of a patient with Hyper-IgE?
What is the primary treatment for a patient with IgA deficiency?
What is the primary treatment for a patient with IgA deficiency?
What is the underlying cause of Severe Combined Immunodeficiency (SCID)?
What is the underlying cause of Severe Combined Immunodeficiency (SCID)?
What is the characteristic presentation of a child with DiGeorge Syndrome?
What is the characteristic presentation of a child with DiGeorge Syndrome?
What is the underlying defect that leads to impaired chemotaxis in neutrophils of Hyper-IgE patients?
What is the underlying defect that leads to impaired chemotaxis in neutrophils of Hyper-IgE patients?
What is the primary treatment for a patient with Severe Combined Immunodeficiency (SCID)?
What is the primary treatment for a patient with Severe Combined Immunodeficiency (SCID)?
What is the underlying cause of a patient with a normal B cell count and a decrease in 1/3 of all immunoglobulins?
What is the underlying cause of a patient with a normal B cell count and a decrease in 1/3 of all immunoglobulins?
What is the characteristic presentation of a patient with Hyper-IgM?
What is the characteristic presentation of a patient with Hyper-IgM?
What is the primary treatment for a patient with DiGeorge Syndrome?
What is the primary treatment for a patient with DiGeorge Syndrome?
