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A child has a history of recurrent infections with organisms having
polysaccharide antigens (i.e., Streptococcus pneumoniae and Hemophilus
influenzae). This susceptibility can be explained by a deficiency of
A. C3 nephritic factor
B. C5
C. IgG subclass 2
D. myeloperoxidase in phagocytic cells
E. secretory IgA

  #2

IS IT A

  #3

the answer is C..IgG subclasses IgG2 and IgG4 protect for encapsulated bacteries..







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