PIDD (Primary Immunodeficiency Diseases)

Primary Immunodeficiency Diseases (PIDD) are a group of genetic disorders where parts of the immune system are missing or don't work properly. This makes individuals more vulnerable to infections that are usually easily fought off. PIDD can affect various immune components, like antibodies or immune cells, leading to recurrent or severe infections. Since these conditions are inherited, they are present from birth, though symptoms may appear at different ages. Diagnosis often involves specialized testing, and treatment typically includes medications, immune-enhancing therapies, or, in some cases, more advanced options like bone marrow transplants, to help strengthen the immune response.