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What condition is characterized by increased susceptibility to infection, eczema, thrombocytopenia, and the presence of unusually small platelets in the patient's blood?

A. Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE)
B. Hemolytic disease of the newborn
C. Goodpasture syndrome
D. Multiple sclerosis
E. Wiskott-Aldrich syndrome (WAS)

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Final answer:

The condition with increased risk of infection, eczema, thrombocytopenia, and small platelets is Wiskott-Aldrich syndrome (WAS), not Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) which is an autoimmune disease affecting various organs.

Step-by-step explanation:

The condition characterized by increased susceptibility to infection, eczema, thrombocytopenia, and the presence of unusually small platelets in the patient's blood is Wiskott-Aldrich syndrome (WAS). Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is an autoimmune disease characterized by a wide range of symptoms due to autoimmunity to the individual's own DNA and/or proteins. While SLE involves various organs and systems in the body, it is not typically associated with thrombocytopenia and small platelets, which are characteristic of WAS.

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