The mother of an infant diagnosed with hypogammaglobulinemia asks the nurse how the disease process occurred.What should the nurse explain to the mother?

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Hypogammaglobulinemia is either a hereditary congenital disorder or acquired after childhood from unknown causes.It is characterized by the absence or deficiency of one or more of the five classes of immunoglobulins (IgG,IgM,IgA,IgD,and IgE)from defective B-cell function.The lack of normal function of these antibodies makes the patient prone to infections.A.The congenital form of this disorder affects males.B.It is not linked to pesticide exposure.C.It did not develop because the infant was premature.

The Mother of an Infant Diagnosed with Hypogammaglobulinemia Asks the Nurse