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Chronic granulomatous disease

Nature

Chronic granulomatous disease (CGD) is a group of rare, inherited disorders of the immune system that are caused by defects in the immune system cells called phagocytes. These defects leave patients vulnerable to severe recurrent bacterial and fungal infections and chronic inflammatory conditions such as gingivitis (swollen inflamed gums), enlarged lymph glands, or tumor-like masses called granulomas. While not malignant, granulomas can cause serious problems by obstructing passage of food through the esophagus, stomach, and intestines as well as blocking urine flow from the kidneys and bladder.

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Sustainable Development Goal #3: Good Health and Well-being

Metadata

Database
World problems
Type
(G) Very specific problems
Biological classification
N/A
Subject
  • Medicine » Pathology
  • Content quality
    Presentable
     Presentable
    Language
    English
    1A4N
    J2770
    DOCID
    12027700
    D7NID
    168359
    Last update
    Nov 2, 2022