Multiprofessional Critical Care Review: Pediatric 2024 (MCCRCP24ON)-Primary and Acquired Immunodeficiencies

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Dr. Asya Golnik, a pediatric intensivist at St. Jude, discusses immunodeficiencies and PT-monk emergencies, based on combined materials from various sources. She emphasizes components of both the innate and adaptive immune systems, highlighting cells like neutrophils and lymphocytes, and the impact of their deficiencies. Immunodeficiencies often manifest through persistent and unusual infections, poor responses to treatments, and developmental issues. She describes both primary (genetic) and secondary (acquired) immunodeficiencies, the latter often resulting from medical treatments, critical illnesses, or conditions like malnutrition. Specific disease examples include HLH and disorders affecting neutrophil function. Treatments depend on the type and nature of the deficiencies, often involving supportive therapies like immunoglobulin replacement. Dr. Golnik also advises recognizing patterns in symptoms to differentiate between primary immunodeficiencies and other potential causes of recurrent infections.

Keywords

immunodeficiencies

pediatric intensivist

innate and adaptive immune systems

primary and secondary immunodeficiencies

immunoglobulin replacement

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