Children Born with SCID Often First Become Infected with Fungi

Multiple Choice

Children born with SCID often first become infected with fungi or viruses because

A) their T cells function well enough to handle bacterial infection.
B) maternal antibodies provide protection against bacteria for several months.
C) their macrophage function is not impaired, and it can contain bacterial pathogens.
D) complement lysis of bacteria, especially by the alternative pathway, is sufficient protection.
E) None of the answers are correct.