Ignite part 2. Diagnosis of SID

Exploring the diagnosis and management of secondary immunodeficiency (SID) in both paediatric and adult patients. These sessions emphasise the importance of early diagnosis, awareness of risk factors, and the role of various treatments and conditions in the development of SID, offering valuable insights for healthcare professionals involved in patient care.

Early diagnosis and monitoring of SID in paediatric and adult patients: highlighting risk factors, treatment impacts, and post transplant challenges

Covering the diagnostic procedures for secondary immunodeficiency (SID) and highlighting the significance of early diagnosis to reduce infection rates, the session subsequently discusses the risk factors associated with malignancies, treatments like rituximab, and procedures such as haematopoietic stem cell transplantation.

Careful monitoring of SID in patients undergoing CAR-T cell therapy and stem cell transplants: emphasising infection risks, appropriate screening, and vaccination response

This session aims to delve into the complexities of B-cell development and recovery post-transplant, including examining factors influencing this process, such as stem cell sources and conditioning regimens. It also looks at the challenges of diagnosing SID in onco-haematology, recommended screening methods and the assessment of vaccination responses, whilst stressing the need for regular monitoring of patients at risk of SID.