Immunodeficiencies Quiz: Ace Your Exams
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A 4-month-old boy is brought to the emergency department for evaluation of fever, rigors, and shortness of breath. The patient has had three similar episodes in the past without a clear explanation. Family history is significant for the death of a four year old brother due to similar, persistent symptoms. The patient and his family recently emigrated from Honduras. Temperature is 38.7 C (101.7 F), pulse is 90/min, respirations are 45/min and blood pressure is 80/40 mmHg. Physical examination shows an ill-appearing, lethargic infant. Chest x-ray demonstrates apical infiltrates. Blood cultures grow acid fast bacilli. Impairment of which of the following immunoprotective mechanisms is most likely contributing to this patient’s infection?
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