24. A 31 year old male has a history of multiple recurrent infections. The patie

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24. A 31 year old male has a history of multiple recurrent infections. The patient was diagnosed with HIV 8 months ago and has refused pharmacologic treatment. Today a skin biopsy report revealed a small brown patch on his forehead is Karposi’s sarcoma. Which of the following is true regarding his immune status? a. The patients CD4 T-cell count is likely well above 200 cells/ dL b. cellular immunity remains uncompromised c. his humeral immunity is deficient and we can expect new infections because of this d. he has continued immunity against the measles as he has been vaccinated e. all of the statements about the patient are correct

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Ans: correct answer is c. ie his humeral immunity is deficient and we can expect new infections because of this.

Because Karposi's sarcoma is an opportunistic infection present in the immunocompromised patient.

option a is not correct because he is getting the recuurent infection and not on pharmacological intervention. His counts are expected to be low.

option b. his counts are low indicating compromised state.

option d is also incorrect.

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