What Role do Interleukins Play in Pediatric Infections?
During infections, interleukins are critical for orchestrating the immune response. For example, IL-6 is involved in the acute phase response, helping to mobilize immune cells to the site of infection. Elevated levels of certain interleukins, such as IL-6 and Interleukin-8 (IL-8), can serve as biomarkers for infection severity and prognosis in pediatric patients.