A Child Has a History of Repeated Severe Infections and Frequently

question 30

Multiple Choice

A child has a history of repeated severe infections and frequently has recurring infections with the same bacterial pathogen. A blood sample shows some lymphopenia, and serological tests are negative. Based on this information, which of the following is the likeliest diagnosis for this child?

• A) DiGeorge syndrome
• B) systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE)
• C) severe combined immune deficiency (SCID)
• D) hemolytic disease of the newborn
• E) Bruton- type agammaglobulinemia

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