British Society for Immunology and United Kingdom Primary Immunodeficiency Network (UKPIN) consensus guideline for the management of immunoglobulin replacement therapy

S. Grigoriadou*, R. Clubbe, T. Garcez, A. Huissoon, D. Grosse-Kreul, S. Jolles, K. Henderson, J. Edmonds, D. Lowe, C. Bethune

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Abstract

Currently, there is no guideline to support the use of immunoglobulin replacement therapy (IgRT) in primary and secondary immunodeficiency disorders in UK. The UK Primary Immunodeficiency Network (UK-PIN) and the British Society of Immunology (BSI) joined forces to address this need. Given the paucity of evidence, a modified Delphi approach was used covering statements for the initiation, monitoring, discontinuation of IgRT as well as home therapy programme. A group of six consultant immunologists and three nurse specialists created the statements, reviewed responses and feedback and agreed on final recommendations. This guideline includes 22 statements for initiation, 22 statements for monitoring, 11 statement for home therapy, and 19 statements for discontinuation of IgRT. Further areas of research are proposed to improve future delivery of care.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)1-13
Number of pages13
JournalClinical and Experimental Immunology
Volume210
Issue number1
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Oct 2022
Externally publishedYes

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Medicine

Keywords

  • antibodies
  • human
  • immunodeficiency disorders
  • immunoglobulin

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