15 Questions
What type of defects do viral or fungal infections suggest in primary immunodeficiencies?
T cell defects
What causes secondary (acquired) immunodeficiencies?
Infections
Which type of infections indicate humoral or phagocytic defects in primary immunodeficiencies?
Bacterial infections
What are primary (congenital) immunodeficiencies caused by?
Genetic abnormalities
What do combined deficiencies in primary immunodeficiencies result in?
Infections by all types of microorganisms
What characterizes immunodeficiency disorders?
Recurrent, persistent, severe, or unusual infections
What type of infections suggest T cell defects in immunodeficiency disorders?
Viral or Fungal infections (intracellular)
What causes primary (congenital) immunodeficiencies?
Genetic abnormalities in one or more components of the immune system
What type of deficiencies result in infections by all types of microorganisms?
Combined deficiencies
What is the nature of the defect indicated by bacterial infections in immunodeficiency disorders?
Humoral (antibodies or complement) or phagocytic defects
Which type of infections may indicate humoral or phagocytic defects in primary immunodeficiencies?
Bacterial infections
What type of genetic defects can cause primary (congenital) immunodeficiencies?
Defects in the maturation or functions of immune system components
What do viral or fungal infections (intracellular) suggest in primary immunodeficiencies?
T cell defects
What type of infections suggest T cell defects in immunodeficiency disorders?
Viral or fungal infections
What causes secondary (acquired) immunodeficiencies?
Infections, nutritional abnormalities, or medical treatments
Test your knowledge of immunodeficiency disorders with this quiz. Explore the types of immunodeficiencies, including primary (congenital) and secondary (acquired), and learn about the genetic and acquired factors that contribute to these disorders.
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