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Clinical Immunologist / Allergy Specialist | What is a Clinical Immunologist/Allergy Specialist? |
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The immune system is a complex network of cells and proteins that defends the body against infection. Immunologists and Allergy Specialists identify and treat the diseases that result from abnormalities of the immune system. Underactivity of the immune system, also called immunodeficiency, can be inherited, acquired as a result of medical treatment or caused by another disease. Immunodeficiency predisposes people to infection.
Overactivity of the immune system can take many forms, including allergic diseases - where the immune system makes an excessive response to things in the environment (such as pollen or dust mite) and; Research into the immune system has been active during the last 40 years and Australia has a strong track record in this area. This makes Immunology a dynamic and constantly changing field of medicine. Clinical Immunologists and Allergy Specialists translate this knowledge into clinical practice, by assessing and treating a range of common and rare diseases that involve the immune system, including:
Clinical Immunologists and Allergy Specialists undergo similar training as other medical specialists. When should patients be referred to a Clinical Immunologist / Allergy Specialist?For further investigations, confirmation and management of clinical disorders of the immune system, including allergic diseases, autoimmune diseases, immunodeficiencies and immunosuppression.
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What is a Clinical Immunologist / Allergy Specialist?