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rachel9

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Compare and contrast X-linked SCID and autosomal SCID.
 
  What will be an ideal response?

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An unknown patient blood sample has the following results: WBC count = 5  109/L with 70 lymphocytes. What term describes this condition? Name a disease in which this is seen.
 
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Reply #1 on: Jun 25, 2018
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Answer: Classic X-linked SCID accounts for 45 of all cases. It is characterized by an absence of T lymphocytes and a hypoplastic thymus, but autosomal SCID is not.
Autosomal SCID is caused by an ADA (adenosine deaminase) deficiency. It inhibits normal B and T cell development, but classic X-linked SCID is not.

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Answer: The patient has an absolute lymphocytosis. It can be associated with IM, CMV, whooping cough, toxoplasmosis, and reactive lymphocytosis.


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