Pediatric Immunology

Paediatric immunology is a branch of science that studies the ability of children's bodies to resist foreign entities, including infections and viruses. A paediatric immunologist is a specialist who knows how children's immune systems work, diagnoses diseases caused by immunodeficiencies and prescribes the necessary treatment.

Immunology is a branch of medicine whose main aim is to solve problems related to the production of antibodies in response to foreign elements (antigens) in the body. The body's ability to identify antigens and produce antibodies to maintain biological integrity is called immunity. Disruption of its functions leads to various diseases, which are treated by paediatricians and immunologists.

Everyone has innate (hereditary) immunity, formed in the course of evolutionary development. It reacts more quickly to pathogens but recognises them with less precision.

During the individual development of the organism (ontogenesis), acquired (adaptive) immunity - the ability to resist certain antigens that the immune system has already encountered - is formed. In this case, immunological memory is involved. Acquired immunity identifies the pathogen more precisely and deals with it more effectively. It can be acquired after an illness or as a result of a vaccination.

Children's immune systems are still in their formative stages and therefore their bodies are particularly vulnerable to environmental factors. In addition, vigorous growth takes up a lot of internal resources. Accordingly, the child, in the development of acquired immunity, encounters critical periods when the body's reaction to pathogens can be inadequate and even paradoxical: both insufficient for protection - immunodeficiencies, and excessive - autoimmune reactions.

During such periods it is especially important to have a timely examination by a paediatric immunologist and, if necessary, carry out prevention of immune system disorders, and in the case of disease, to undergo treatment. A qualified specialist will select effective methods for restoring health and correcting immunity (as indicated) so that the immune system can cope with illnesses on its own in the future.

When is it Time to See Paediatric Immunologist?

A malfunction of the immune system can have serious consequences for the child's body. It is important to detect symptoms such as reactions to external stimuli, allergies or immunodeficiencies in good time.

If symptoms of reduced immunity occur, a visit to a paediatrician and immunologist is highly recommended. Even when in doubt, the best thing to do is to have a check-up so that your child's health and normal development are not compromised.

If the pregnant woman has a family history of immunodeficiency, intrauterine screening is likely to be indicated.

Disorders Treatment in Immunology

The treatment of immune system disorders largely depends on the immunologist's diagnosis, the child's current condition, contraindications, the nature of the disease and other factors.

Eliminating the cause of the immune disorder and developing preventive measures to reduce the risk of recurrent disease is important for the management of recurrent infections. For the treatment and prevention of the most common recurrent diseases, immunology uses antibiotic therapy (if the pathology is caused by bacteria or fungi), targeted antiviral therapy or symptomatic therapy.

Immunotherapy is treatment with immunostimulants to improve the body's defence functions. Immunotherapy can be prescribed to correct the immune system:

• immunoglobulin therapy;
• interferon-gamma therapy;
• growth factor therapy (for white blood cell deficiency).

Immunisation is used to support the organism in immunocompromised children, but live vaccines are contraindicated in some cases in children with primary immunodeficiency. Timely medical attention plays an important role here. The earlier the disease is detected, the easier it is to treat and deal with the effects on the child's body.

Advantages of CBS Clinic

Paediatric immunology is an important branch of medicine that deals with the detection and correction of immunodeficiencies in children. The choice of clinic and doctor plays a very important role in the medical care of a child, so it is worth turning to professionals.

At CBS Clinic, an immunologist is a practitioner whose task is to eliminate current illnesses caused by a weakened immune system and to correct immunodeficiency conditions in order to stabilise the patient's well-being and make a final recovery.

CBS Clinic is internationally certified and works not only with patients from Ukraine but also from other countries including Germany, Argentina, Brazil and the Netherlands.

Our advantages:

1. Leading specialists, who are highly qualified and provide full-service medical support.
2. Provision of comprehensive services: diagnostics, immunotherapy, treatment of recurrent diseases, preventive measures, individual programme rehabilitation.
3. Regular training of doctors in the USA and European countries.
4. We use state-of-the-art equipment from leading medical equipment manufacturers to implement the latest diagnostic and therapeutic methods.
5. Over 4,000 successfully treated patients every year.

To Make an Appointment

To make an appointment with a paediatric immunologist, simply call the number on the website. You can also fill in a feedback form so that specialists at Clinic can call you back as soon as possible. The cost of an immunologist consultation is affordable for all patients, as the Clinic has a reasonable pricing policy.

Please contact to receive comprehensive medical services and care for your child. Remember, seeking qualified help in good time will prevent a range of complications and health problems!