Immunodeficiency Disorders Quiz
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What type of defects do viral or fungal infections suggest in primary immunodeficiencies?

  • Complement defects
  • B cell defects
  • Combined immunity defects
  • T cell defects (correct)

    • What causes secondary (acquired) immunodeficiencies?

  • Infections (correct)
  • Nutritional abnormalities
  • Genetic abnormalities
  • Medical treatments

    • Which type of infections indicate humoral or phagocytic defects in primary immunodeficiencies?

  • Fungal infections
  • Bacterial infections (correct)
  • Viral infections
  • Combined deficiencies infections

    • What are primary (congenital) immunodeficiencies caused by?

    <p>Genetic abnormalities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do combined deficiencies in primary immunodeficiencies result in?

    <p>Infections by all types of microorganisms</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characterizes immunodeficiency disorders?

    <p>Recurrent, persistent, severe, or unusual infections</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of infections suggest T cell defects in immunodeficiency disorders?

    <p>Viral or Fungal infections (intracellular)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What causes primary (congenital) immunodeficiencies?

    <p>Genetic abnormalities in one or more components of the immune system</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of deficiencies result in infections by all types of microorganisms?

    <p>Combined deficiencies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the nature of the defect indicated by bacterial infections in immunodeficiency disorders?

    <p>Humoral (antibodies or complement) or phagocytic defects</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of infections may indicate humoral or phagocytic defects in primary immunodeficiencies?

    <p>Bacterial infections</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of genetic defects can cause primary (congenital) immunodeficiencies?

    <p>Defects in the maturation or functions of immune system components</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do viral or fungal infections (intracellular) suggest in primary immunodeficiencies?

    <p>T cell defects</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of infections suggest T cell defects in immunodeficiency disorders?

    <p>Viral or fungal infections</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What causes secondary (acquired) immunodeficiencies?

    <p>Infections, nutritional abnormalities, or medical treatments</p> Signup and view all the answers

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