A child suspected of having an inherited humoral immunodeficiency disease is given a 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 has an inherited humoral immunodeficiency disease, the production of antibodies in response to vaccination may be impaired, leading to no change or a low level of specific antibody after two weeks.

A Child Suspected of Having an Inherited Humoral Immunodeficiency Disease