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AssignmentMultiple Choice

Common Diseases and Disorders of the Immune System

Question 17 • *GV 2018 - P.E. Health Science Concepts - PE361

Which group of individuals are most likely to be affected by severe combined immunodeficiency?

Answer
A
adults
B
elderly
C
infants
D
adolescents

Explanation

Severe combined immunodeficiency (SCID) is an inherited disorder that severely weakens the immune system and is usually present from birth. Without treatment, affected children are vulnerable to serious infections early in life, so infants are most likely to be affected among these groups.

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