Which of the following is NOT a primary immunodeficiency? 1) SCID 2) Agammaglobulinemia 3) DiGeorge Syndrome 4) AIDS

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### Primary Immunodeficiency Quiz

**Question:**
Which of the following is NOT a primary immunodeficiency?

1. SCID
2. Agammaglobulinemia
3. DiGeorge Syndrome
4. AIDS

**Explanation of Options:**

1. **SCID (Severe Combined Immunodeficiency):**
   - A group of rare, sometimes fatal, congenital disorders characterized by little or no immune response due to the improper development of white blood cells.
   
2. **Agammaglobulinemia:**
   - A genetic disorder in which the immune system fails to produce antibodies (immunoglobulins).
   
3. **DiGeorge Syndrome:**
   - A disorder caused by a defect in chromosome 22, resulting in poor development of several body systems including the immune system.

4. **AIDS (Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome):**
   - AIDS is a secondary immunodeficiency syndrome caused by the HIV virus, which attacks the immune system.

**Answer Explanation:**
- SCID, Agammaglobulinemia, and DiGeorge Syndrome are all primary immunodeficiencies, as they are present from birth and caused by genetic defects. AIDS, however, is a secondary immunodeficiency because it is acquired later in life due to infection with the HIV virus.

**Correct Answer:**
- **AIDS** (Option 4) is not a primary immunodeficiency.
Transcribed Image Text:### Primary Immunodeficiency Quiz **Question:** Which of the following is NOT a primary immunodeficiency? 1. SCID 2. Agammaglobulinemia 3. DiGeorge Syndrome 4. AIDS **Explanation of Options:** 1. **SCID (Severe Combined Immunodeficiency):** - A group of rare, sometimes fatal, congenital disorders characterized by little or no immune response due to the improper development of white blood cells. 2. **Agammaglobulinemia:** - A genetic disorder in which the immune system fails to produce antibodies (immunoglobulins). 3. **DiGeorge Syndrome:** - A disorder caused by a defect in chromosome 22, resulting in poor development of several body systems including the immune system. 4. **AIDS (Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome):** - AIDS is a secondary immunodeficiency syndrome caused by the HIV virus, which attacks the immune system. **Answer Explanation:** - SCID, Agammaglobulinemia, and DiGeorge Syndrome are all primary immunodeficiencies, as they are present from birth and caused by genetic defects. AIDS, however, is a secondary immunodeficiency because it is acquired later in life due to infection with the HIV virus. **Correct Answer:** - **AIDS** (Option 4) is not a primary immunodeficiency.
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