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What percentage of immunodeficiency cases are primary?
What type of immunodeficiency is characterized by impaired thymus development and very low circulating lymphocytes?
What is the primary cause of secondary immunodeficiency?
What is the typical age of manifestation for primary immunodeficiency?
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What is the characteristic of severe combined immunodeficiency (SCID)?
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What is the result of genetic defects in the development of lymphoid cells?
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What type of infections are individuals with severe combined immunodeficiency (SCID) more susceptible to?
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What is the characteristic of T-cell immunodeficiency disorders?
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What is the primary defect in Bruton's agammaglobulinemia?
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What is the characteristic feature of X-linked agammaglobulinemia in terms of antibody production?
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What is the reason for the decreased response to bacterial infections in X-linked agammaglobulinemia?
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What is the X-linked inheritance pattern of X-linked agammaglobulinemia due to?
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What is the characteristic feature of X-linked hyper-IgM syndrome?
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What is the primary function of CD40-CD40L interaction?
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What is the defect in X-linked hyper-IgM syndrome?
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At what age do symptoms of X-linked agammaglobulinemia typically appear?
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Which type of adhesion does impaired leukocyte rolling lead to?
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What is the primary cause of death in patients with impaired leukocyte rolling and adhesion?
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Which autoimmune disorder is characterized by the generation of auto-antibodies and sensitized Th1 cells specific for thyroid antigens?
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What is the primary effect of autoantibodies in autoimmune hemolytic anemia?
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Which cytokines are involved in the cell-mediated DTH response in insulin-dependent DM?
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What is the outcome of the destruction of beta cells in insulin-dependent DM?
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Which type of autoimmune disorder is characterized by the formation of autoantibodies targeting the intrinsic factor?
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What is the primary effect of CTLs in insulin-dependent DM?
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What is the mechanism of drug-induced anemia?
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What is the effect of autoantibodies in Grave's disease?
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What is the target of autoantibodies in Goodpasture's syndrome?
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What is the characteristic symptom of myasthenia gravis?
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What is the demographic characteristic of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE)?
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What is the mechanism of tissue destruction in Goodpasture's syndrome?
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What is the effect of autoantibodies on acetylcholine receptors in myasthenia gravis?
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What is the common characteristic of autoimmune disorders?
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What is the result of autoantibodies against various tissue antigens?
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What is the role of auto-reactive T-cells in multiple sclerosis?
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What are rheumatoid factors?
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What is the result of IgM-IgG complex deposition in the joints?
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What are the common symptoms of multiple sclerosis?
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What is the mechanism of autoantibody-mediated disease?
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What is the result of complement activation in autoimmune diseases?
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What is the characteristic of rheumatoid arthritis?
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What is the result of demyelination of nerve fibers?
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