Chronic granulomatous disease

J Pak Med Assoc. 2008 Sep;58(9):516-8.

Abstract

Chronic granulomatous disease (CGD) is an X-linked/ autosomal recessive primary immunodeficiency disorder characterized by recurrent infections. The diagnosis is primarily based on simple Nitrobluctetrazolium dye reduction test. We describe here an unusual case of an 8 year old girl, as the disease is X-linked in most of the cases.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Antibiotic Prophylaxis
  • Child
  • Female
  • Granulomatous Disease, Chronic / diagnosis*
  • Granulomatous Disease, Chronic / drug therapy
  • Granulomatous Disease, Chronic / genetics
  • Humans
  • Indicators and Reagents
  • Nitroblue Tetrazolium

Substances

  • Indicators and Reagents
  • Nitroblue Tetrazolium