Which kind of therapy was given in 1990 to a four-year-old girl...

Which kind of therapy was given in 1990 to a four-year-old girl with adenosine deaminase (ADA) deficiency?

Options

AGene therapy
BChemotherapy
CPhysiotherapy
DRadiation therapy

Correct answer

A. Gene therapy

Step-by-step solution

Adenosine deaminase deficiency also called ADA deficiency is an autosomal recessive metabolic disorder that causes immunodeficiency. Gene therapy was given in 1990 to a four-year-old girl child with ADA deficiency.

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