[Cytokines and chemokines in child physiopathology]

The paper reviews the modern knowledge of cytokines in physiopathology. Particular interest is expressed in their role in the endocrine system and, for chemokines, their role in the induction of leukocyte chemotaxis and the body's reaction (not only immune) to special situations and stimuli, for example infections (HIV, TBC, etc.), transplant reject, etc.