Question

A 7-year-old girl presents with a history of repeated chest infections, failure to thrive, and persistent diarrhoea. She also has oral thrush. Immunoglobulin levels reveal very low T-lymphocytes. What is the most likely immunodeficiency?

Accepted Answer

Severe combined immunodeficiency (SCID)

Answer

Common variable immunodeficiency

Answer

Selective IgA deficiency

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Chronic granulomatous disease

Answer

DiGeorge syndrome

Practice question

A 7-year-old girl presents with a history of repeated chest infections, failure to thrive, and persistent diarrhoea. She also has oral thrush. Immunoglobulin levels reveal very low T-lymphocytes. What is the most likely immunodeficiency?