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Give details of two main immune deficiency disorders. |
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Answer» une deficiency disorders are:-(i) S.C.I.D. or Severe Combined Immuno Deficiency:- This DISORDER is due to gene mutation, involving deficiency of enzyme adenosine deaminase. This enzyme INVOLVED in maturation of T and B lymphocytes and affected individual DIES at an early age.Treatment: Gene therapy(ii) A.I.D.S. or Acquired immuno deficiency syndrome:- HIV attacks on T-helper cells. This cause the decrease COUNT of T-helper cell from normal 900 x 10^6/litre to less than 200 x 10^6/litre. |
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