A child has a history of repeated severe infections and frequently has recurring infections with the same bacterial pathogen. A blood sample shows some lymphopenia, and serological tests are negative. Based on this information, which of the following is the best diagnosis for this child?
A) Bruton-type agammaglobulinemia
B) DiGeorge syndrome
C) severe combined immune deficiency (SCID)
D) systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE)
E) hemolytic disease of the newborn
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