Bacterial Infections in Immunodeficiency Flashcards
1
Q
What infections are more common if there is a reduction in phagocytes?
A
o Bacteria = S. Aureus, serratia, BCG-osis, pseudomonas
o Fungi = aspergillus, zygomycetes
2
Q
What infections are more common if there is a reduction of complement
A
meningococcal meningitis or sepsis
3
Q
What infections are more common if there is a reduction in B cells and antibodies (humoral response)?
A
Usually S. pneumoniae, H/. Influenzae and Neisseria meningitis
