Childhood Immunodeficiencies

Childhood immunodeficiencies are conditions where a child's immune system, which protects against infections, doesn't work properly. This makes them more vulnerable to illnesses that healthy immune systems would usually fight off easily. These disorders can be inherited or acquired and may affect specific immune cells or overall immune function. Symptoms often include frequent, severe, or unusual infections. Diagnosis involves blood tests and immune system assessments. Treatment may include medications like antibiotics, immune-boosting therapies, or sometimes stem cell transplants, aiming to help the child's immune system function more effectively and reduce infection risk.