A child suspected of having an inherited humoral immunodeficiency disease is given diphtheria/tetanus vaccine.Two weeks after the immunization,his level of antibody to the specific antigens is measured.Which result is expected for this patient if he does have this deficiency?

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If the child does have an inherited humoral immunodeficiency disease, he will not have a normal immune response to the vaccine and will not produce a significant increase in specific antibody levels. Therefore, the level of specific antibody will remain unchanged two weeks after immunization.

A Child Suspected of Having an Inherited Humoral Immunodeficiency Disease