The nurse is conducting a staff in-service on inherited childhood blood disorders. Which statement describes severe combined immunodeficiency syndrome (SCIDS) ?

A) There is a deficit in both the humoral and cellular immunity with this disease.
B) Production of red blood cells is affected with this disease.
C) Adult hemoglobin is replaced by abnormal hemoglobin in this disease.
D) There is a deficiency of T and B lymphocyte production with this disease.

Severe Combined Immunodeficiency Syndrome

A rare genetic disorder that results in an extremely weak immune system, making the body highly susceptible to infections.

Humoral Immunity

An aspect of the immune system mediated by molecules in the blood or mucosal secretions, including antibodies produced by B cells, that fights against pathogens.

Cellular Immunity

A part of the immune response that involves the activation of immune cells to defend the body against pathogens, distinct from antibody-mediated immunity.