Immune/Allergy

Question 1

Individuals who lack antibodies are especially susceptible to what infections?

Answer 1

encapsulated bacteria (otitis media, pneumonia, sinusitis)

Question 2

A patient presents with repeated infections and swollen ph nodes. Microscopy shows bacteria filled segmented neutrophils. This is..

Answer 2

chronic granulomatous disease

Question 3

A patient presents with thrombocytopenia, eczema and chronic otitis media. This is..

Answer 3

wiskott aldrich syndrome - defective B and T cell functions

Question 4

The pathophysiology behind SCID is…

Answer 4

adenosine deaminase deficiency

Question 5

A patient presents with delayed separation of the umbilical crd, recurrent skin and mucosal infections and leukocytosis with a neutrophil predominance. This is..

Answer 5

leukocyte adhesion defect

Question 6

A patient presents with mild coagulopathy, peripheral neuropathy, hepatosplenomegaly, pancytopenia, partial oculocutaneous albinism. This is..

Answer 6

chediak higashi syndrome