Chronic Granulomatous Disease Report

Chronic Granulomatous DiseaseThe mutations underlying the Chronic Granulomatous Disease afflict the innate immunity, in particular the phagocytic function of macrophages, eosinophils, neutrophils and monocytes, which will no longer be able to destroy pathogenic organisms such as bacteria and fungi. This condition, therefore, leads to a high susceptibility to infections, the formation of granulomas and other inflammatory conditions affecting various tissues.More than 8 genes analyzed It is recommended if: For those who experience the symptoms of Chronic Granulomatous Disease (recurring bacterial and fungal infections, with the formation of granulomas mostly in the lungs, gastrointestinal, liver and lymph nodes); for family planning purpose (in case disease-genes are known) and for family history for this condition. List of main conditions: Granulomatous Disease, Chronic, Autosomal Recessive Granulomatous Disease, Chronic, X-Linked Hermansky-Pudlak Syndrome