NR 507 Hypersensitivity, Immunodeficiency, & Autoimmunity Advance Patho Questions With Complete Solutions

Which of the following is an autoimmune disease? correct answer: Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE). What is a predominant cause of secondary immune deficiencies worldwide? correct answer: Malnutrition An example of a secondary immunodeficiency is? correct answer: HIV, Pneumocystic Carnii, Pneumonia, Sinus Infection, Lung Cancer. An example of a primary immunodeficiency is? correct answer: Chronic Granulomatous Disease of Childhood, DiGeorge Syndrome, Job Syndrome, Common Variable Immunodificiency, Familial Mediterranean Fever. Immunodeficiencies are classified as either: correct answer: Primary or Secondary. Primary Immunodeficiency correct answer: _________ are genetically determined, which means that there is a genetic defect that results in the loss of essential cells of the immune system. Secondary Immunodeficiency correct answer: _________ is caused by something external to the immune system. For example, when an individual takes a chemotherapeutic agent to treat cancer, this can result in immunodeficiency Chronic granulomatous Disease of Childhood correct answer: Primary DiGeorge Syndrome correct answer: Primary