Open AccessOLYMP programme-basic clinical immunology programme as a part of continued medical education for pediatritiansGeneral aspects of immune response generation. Clinical and laboratory assessment of immune dysfunction
Author(s) -
A Yur'evna Shcherbina
Publication year - 2009
Publication title -
rossijskij allergologičeskij žurnal
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2686-682X
pISSN - 1810-8830
DOI - 10.36691/rja900
Subject(s) - immune system , immunology , innate immune system , immunity , acquired immune system , phagocytosis , clinical immunology , medicine , humoral immunity , biology , allergy
Immune system consists of innate and adaptive immunity and functions to prevent our body from microorganisms intrusion, as well as to continuously remove damaged cells. Proper function of immune system depends on maturation and coordinated activation of its different components. Inborn or acquired defects of immune components cause immunodeficiencies. Primary care physicians alertness and availability of specialized laboratory methods of assessment of cellular and humoral immunity, complement and phagocytosis are important for up-to-date diagnosis of these disorders.