Question 259 · LEK · Cross-cutting topics
An anxious mother reports symptoms that according to her and a parents' website require immunological diagnostics. She asks you to clarify which of the following could indicate primary immunodeficiency in her 1-year-old son:
1) three upper respiratory tract viral infections;
2) otitis media;
3) pneumonia;
4) recurrent oral aphthae;
5) persistent cradle cap;
6) lack of weight gain and the inhibition of normal development.
The correct answer is:
2) otitis media;
3) pneumonia;
4) recurrent oral aphthae;
5) persistent cradle cap;
6) lack of weight gain and the inhibition of normal development.
The correct answer is:
- A. all the above.
- B. 1,2,3.
- C. 2,3,6.
- D. 2,3.
- E. only 6.
Hint
Compare each item with the recognised warning signs of primary immunodeficiency and with the infection rate that is normal for a 1-year-old.
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