Understanding Immune System Dysfunction and Recurring Infections in Alpha-mannosidosis

60 minutes
English
Rare Diseases
Alpha-Mannosidosis
AM

This 60-minute webinar addresses a critical unmet need: educating pediatricians on the link between Alpha-Mannosidosis (AM) and immune system dysfunction. Led by Prof. Susanna Esposito and Prof. Giacomo Biasucci, the session explores recurring infections, diagnostic challenges, overlaps with immunodeficiencies, and the integration of immunological monitoring into multidisciplinary care. The goal is to optimize patient management by improving recognition, diagnosis, and treatment pathways.

Summary

By the end of this webinar, participants will be able to:

  1. Explain the underlying causes of immune dysfunction in Alpha-Mannosidosis.
  2. Identify recurring infections and overlaps with other immunodeficiencies in AM patients.
  3. Apply clinical signs of suspicion and diagnostic flowcharts in routine practice.
  4. Integrate immunological monitoring into multidisciplinary management of AM.

Agenda (CEST):

  • 5 min – Introduction – Susanna Esposito (Moderator)
  • 15 min – Understanding Immune Dysfunction in Alpha-Mannosidosis – Susanna Esposito
  • 15 min – Diagnostic Challenges, Overlaps with Immunodeficiencies, and Integrating Immunological Monitoring in Multidisciplinary Management – Susanna Esposito & Giacomo Biasucci
  • 10 min – Clinical Signs of Suspicion, Diagnostic Flowchart, and Therapeutic Tools for Alpha-Mannosidosis – Giacomo Biasucci
  • 10 min – Q&A – Both Speakers