Q. A 2-year-old male child is brought to the child wellness clinic because of a recurrent infection. Since birth, the patient has suffered from multiple skin and sinopulmonary infections. Vital signs show no abnormalities. Upon examination, the patient has metallic hair with light blue eyes. Peripheral blood smear reveals leukocytes with large granules. Which of the following is the leading cause of death in patients with this disorder?

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