Immunocompromise

Question 1

Describe the infections in immunodeficiency

Answer 1

Severe
Persistent
Unusual
Recurrent

Question 2

Give the 2 types of immunodeficiency

Answer 2

Primary - intrinsic defect in genes

Secondary - underlying disease or condition affecting the immune components

Question 3

How are primary immunodeficiencies classified

Answer 3

Which immune component is defective
B cell
T cell
Phagocyte
Complement