Section 8: Immunodeficiencies

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What is the difference between primary and secondary immunodeficiency?

Primary = genetic disorder (congenital); Secondary = acquired (from infection like HIV, malnutrition, radiation, drugs, etc.)

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What is SCID?

Severe Combined Immunodeficiency – most serious form, dysfunction in both B and T lymphocyte systems.

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How is SCID treated for long-term survival?

Replacement of lymphoid cells (fetal liver or stem cell grafts).

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List three causes of secondary immunodeficiency.

Infections (AIDS), nutrition deficiencies, stress, pregnancy, aging, irradiation, severe burns, steroids, immunosuppressive drugs, splenectomy (any three).