A Child Has a History of Recurring Serious Bacterial Infections

question 5

Multiple Choice

A child has a history of recurring serious bacterial infections. A blood sample shows lymphocyte levels are a little below normal, and no antibodies to the pathogens are detected in serologic tests. Based on this information, which of the following is the likeliest diagnosis for this child?

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

Discuss the impact of genetics versus environment on health behaviors and outcomes.

Understand the benefits of exercise on physical, emotional, and cognitive health.

Recognize behaviors and practices that transmit sexually transmitted infections (STIs).

Understand the significance of using precise, concrete, and concise words for effective communication.

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Definitions:

Conjunctions

Words used to connect clauses or sentences or to coordinate words in the same clause, such as "and," "but," or "if."

Conjunctive Adverbs

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Punctuated Correctly

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Conjunctions

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