IMMUNITY - DO YOU KNOW
IMMUNITY
Immunity is the capability to resist harmful microorganisms from
entering the body.
Immunity involves both specific and nonspecific components.
While Non-specific Immunity acts at the first line and blocks every foreign body at superficial level, allowing the body to analyze and prepare the Specific Protection Mechanism.
When functioning properly, the immune system identifies & distinguishes foreign bodies from the body's own healthy tissue.
If fails, it leads to Autoimmune
Conditions i.e.; producing Antibodies against once own Cells.
The inner and outer surfaces of the body like skin and all mucous membranes are the first barriers against pathogens (germs), a kind of mechanical protective wall.
Immunity TYPES: 4
Innate immunity....... Basic birth Immunity
Adaptive (acquired) immunity.......Learned
as age and exposure increases
Passive immunity......... “borrowed”
from another source, like Injections, ACTS TEMPORARILY
VACCIINATIONS/IMMUNIZATIONS....... for all
kids
Lymphoid organs :
Organs that control the production
and maturation of certain defense cells, the lymphocytes.
Bone marrow and the thymus, a gland
situated above the heart and behind the breast
bone, are so-called primary lymphoid organs. The bone marrow
produces defense cells
An infant's immune
system doesn't mature until around 2 to 3 months, the reason why DOCTORS
ADVICE STRICT BREASTFEEDING TO NEWBORNS UP TO 4-5 MONTHS, to avoid any chance
of exposure to External factors.
AGING CHANGES AND
THEIR EFFECTS ON THE IMMUNE SYSTEM. As you grow older, your immune
system does not work as well.
Signs of Weak Immune
system
Frequent and recurrent pneumonia, bronchitis, sinus
infections, ear infections, meningitis, or skin infections.
Inflammation and infection of internal organs.
Blood disorders, such as low platelet counts or
anemia.
Digestive problems, such as cramping, loss of
appetite, nausea and diarrhea.
Delayed growth and development.
- DR.GURUNADH SARMA
CONSULTANT ORTHOPAEDIC SURGEON
PAEDIATRIC ORTHOPAEDIC SURGEON
VIJAYAWADA