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When do the defects of primary immunodeficiency typically show up?
Later on in life
What is the primary cause of primary immunodeficiency?
Genetic or developmental defects in the immune system
What is the result of secondary or acquired immunodeficiency?
Loss of immune function
What determines the type of infection that an individual with immunodeficiency is susceptible to?
The nature of the immunodeficiency
What is the common characteristic of individuals with immunodeficiencies?
They are susceptible to a variety of infections
Learn about the different types of immunodeficiency, including primary and secondary immunodeficiency. Understand the causes, effects, and differences between these two types of immune system failures.
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