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Welcome
to the website of the Primary Immunodeficiency Network of South
Africa.
Primary Immunodeficiency (PID) is an inherited or genetic set of
diseases that, because they can present themselves as a common
infection, often go undiagnosed.
There are over 200 types of PID. It is for this reason
that this association was formed as one of its functions is to create
awareness.
PID is not AIDS, although both
disorders affect the immune system; it is an inherited or genetic
condition, i.e. passed down from one or both parents and it is
therefore not infectious.
The other main function of the association is to support those with
the condition through information and counselling. Although primarily
a patient/family group, there is a medical advisory panel doctor who
is able to answer questions.
The links on this site are particularly useful as they take you to the
main international organisations that deal with primary
immunodeficiencies. Every effort is made to keep these links current
and if you find any out of date please inform the webmaster.
Read our position statement on treatment protocols
Herewith the list of 270 PMB diseases (non- chronic)
Go to World PI Week for wonderful resources!
http://www.woldpiweek.org
The next ASID (African Society for Primary
Immunodeficiencies) Congress will be in Cape Town
in May 2013
PiNSA is a volunteer organisation and is sustained through an IPOPI
grant. Should you wish to become part of PiNSA or make a donation
please contact
pinsahelp@mweb.co.za
Follow us on
Twitter @PINSA_ZA or join our Facebook group PiNSA.ZA
Fund Number
028- 020 NPO (Non Profit Organisation)
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