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Chronic Granulomatous Disease (CGD)

CGD is a primary immunodeficiency disorder of neutrophils that results in the impaired killing of fungi and bacteria, which can lead to severe, recurrent, and potentially life-threatening infections.1

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Symptoms
of CGD
Review information about CGD, including pathophysiology, common signs and symptoms, and the pathogens that may indicate CGD.
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Testing
for CGD
The dihydrorhodamine (DHR) test is the most common test for CGD. See examples of histograms that can help diagnose and identify carriers of CGD and request a DHR Collection Kit.
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Using the DHR
Collection Kit
Watch a short video about how to help make sure the DHR Collection Kit is used correctly and that samples are processed accurately.
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CGD
Management
Details about medical management of CGD and suggested lifestyle modifications for patients.
  • Reference:

    1. Leiding JW, Holland SM. Chronic granulomatous disease. In: Pagon RA, Adam MP, Ardinger HH, et al, eds. GeneReviews®. Seattle, WA: University of Washington, Seattle; 1993-2022.