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Which disease would be most similar to AIDS in its pathology?a. X-linked agammaglobulinemiab. SCIDc. ADA deficiencyd. DiGeorge syndrome

Curren'S Math For Meds: Dosages & Sol

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Chapter16: Adult And Pediatric Dosages Based On Body Surface Area

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Which disease would be most similar to AIDS in its pathology?
a. X-linked agammaglobulinemia
b. SCID
c. ADA deficiency
d. DiGeorge syndrome

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