Multiple choice

Recurrent or severe bacterial pneumonia does NOT usually complicate, which of the following conditions?

  1. Complement C3 deficiency

  2. Primary antibody deficiencies

  3. Secondary immunodeficiency

  4. Splenectomy

  5. Immunosuppression following renal transplantation

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E Correct answer
Explanation

The anti T cell immunosuppression used to prevent graft rejection increases the risk of fungal and viral infections. Bacterial pneumonia is a particular risk when the patient is neutropenic after bone marrow transplantation.