This division strives to provide quality health services, is a sponsor of medical and educational excellence and a leader in clinical and bench research. Primary Immunodeficiency Diseases and Suspected Immunologic Disorders. Children and adults are followed by the Immunology service. Patients with known or suspected primary immunodeficiency disorders are evaluated and offered treatment or referral. Treatment with Intravenous immunoglobulin is given when indicated either in the office in pleasant surroundings or referral is made for home infusions based on patient choice, and feasibility.
Referral is made for bone-marrow transplantation, if indicated.
Every effort is made to send out specimens to various research laboratories around the country for help in establishing diagnoses or for potential therapies in difficult situations. On-site participation in the clinics is provided by the neurologist, neuropsychologist and nutritionist while other disciplines, e.g. cardiology and nephrology provide services as needed. Care is rendered in an environment of love and care with child-life and education specialists working together with physicians, nurses and social workers . Support groups for care-givers, grandparents and siblings have been developed. Immunoglobulin is given on an out-patient basis as deemed necessary.