A physician sees a new patient who is 25 years old. The patient reports that she has been experiencing recurrent ear, nose, and throat problems resulting from various infections since she was about 5 years old. The infections last for long periods of

time and are difficult to treat. The physician suspects that the patient may have

A) an autoimmune disorder.
B) an allergic reaction.
C) an immunodeficiency disorder.
D) abnormal levels of allergens.


Answer: C

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