An individual has been born with Kartagener's syndrome, a disorder of microtubules that impairs the motion of cilia and flagella.What type of infections would you predict would be most common in this individual?

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The impaired motion of cilia and flagella in Kartagener's syndrome leads to the inability to clear mucus, debris, and pathogens from the respiratory tract. This can result in chronic respiratory infections such as bronchitis, pneumonia, and sinusitis. Therefore, it is predicted that respiratory infections would be most common in this individual.

An Individual Has Been Born with Kartagener's Syndrome, a Disorder