HY USMLE Q #1590 – Immuno

A 3-year-old boy is brought to the pediatrician for a follow-up appointment. He has a history of Staph and Strep infections. He appears notably fairer skinned than his 6-year-old sister.

Which of the following is the most likely explanation for this patient’s findings?

A) Adenosine deaminase deficiency
B) Glucocerebrosidase deficiency
C) Impaired phagolysosomal fusion
D) Leukocyte adhesion disruption
E) Tyrosine kinase deficiency

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