1. DiGeorge and the Immune System
Vicki Price
Clinical Nurse Specialist
Immunology
RHC

2. DiGeorge and the Immune System
The Immunology Clinic
SPAIIN

3. The Immune System
It’s Complicated

4. The Immune System

5. Immune System
The immune system is the body's defence against infectious organisms and other invaders.
The immune system is made up of a complex network of cells, tissues, and organs that work together to protect the body.

6. Primary Immune Deficiency
Part of the body’s immune system is missing or functions improperly.
An increased susceptibility to infection

9. Max Appeal Information Leaflet
Immune System
Max Appeal Information Leaflet
‘Meet the Team’
Available at

10. DiGeorge and the Immune System
The Main Players
Lymphocytes
B - cells
T- cells
Bone
Marrow
Immunoglobulins
Thymus
Polymorpho-nuclear-leucocytes
Fast acting in presence of
antibodies
T –helper
(messenger)
T-cytotoxic
(viruses)
Macrophage
Complement

11. DiGeorge and the Immune System
Thymus
Not enough T-cells

12. DiGeorge and the Immune System
Risk of infection greatest in early life
Immune system slowly learns to how to fight disease

13. DiGeorge and the Immune System
Immunology Clinic

14. DiGeorge and the Immune System
The Immunology Team
2 Consultants
1 Clinical Nurse Specialist
Immunology Clinics
Young Peoples Immunology Clinic
Children’s Immunology Clinic

15. DiGeorge and the Immune System
Infections
Immunisations
Bloods
Checklists

18. DiGeorge and the Immune System