A small child enters a clinic for the third time in one month with another bad skin infection filled with pus (tissue fluid combined with large numbers of bacteria growing in the fluid). Decreased numbers, or loss of function, in which of the following cell types could account for these symptoms?

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Neutrophils are a type of white blood cell that plays a critical role in the body's defense against bacterial infections. A decrease in neutrophil function could result in recurring skin infections filled with pus, as the body would have a harder time fighting off the bacteria causing the infection. Eosinophils, T cells, and B cells are not typically involved in the body's immediate response to bacterial infections.

A Small Child Enters a Clinic for the Third Time