Granulomatous Disease Chronic Autosomal Recessive Cytochrome B Positive Type 1 C1856251
An immune deficiency where white blood cells have a defective enzyme system, making patients prone to certain bacterial and fungal infections. Requires lifelong medical care and infection prevention.
Key facts at a glance
- ICD-10
- D89.9
- ICD-11
- 3A00.0
- Body system
- immunologic
- Severity
- severe
- Chronic
- true
Signs and symptoms
Common signs and symptoms that may indicate this condition.
Generalized symptoms
(immunologic)Significant symptoms that substantially affect daily functioning.
Frequency: Common at all stages
Recurrent pneumonia
(respiratory)Skin abscess
(integumentary)Hepatic abscess
(hepatobiliary)Osteomyelitis
(musculoskeletal)Diagnosis and tests
How this condition is diagnosed and what test results mean.
Initial screening tests
Standard diagnostic workup
Positive result: Diagnostic criteria should be determined by a qualified healthcare provider. [Content pending medical review.]
Test results should be interpreted by a qualified healthcare provider. [Content pending medical review.]
Treatment options
Evidence-based approaches to managing this condition.
First-line treatments
Pharmacological management with first-line agents
Active treatment with regular monitoring by a healthcare provider is recommended.
Prophylactic Antibiotic Therapy
Lifelong prophylactic antibiotics such as trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole to prevent bacterial infections. This is a cornerstone of CGD management to reduce the frequency and severity of infections.
Prophylactic Antifungal Therapy
Regular antifungal prophylaxis with agents such as itraconazole to prevent Aspergillus and other fungal infections common in CGD patients.
Additional treatment options
Interferon-gamma Therapy
Subcutaneous interferon-gamma injections administered three times weekly to enhance immune function and reduce infection frequency in CGD patients.
medicationInfection Prevention Practices
Strict adherence to infection prevention measures including avoiding exposure to soil, compost, and decaying organic matter where Aspergillus and other pathogens are common.
lifestyleHematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation
Curative treatment approach through stem cell transplantation from a matched donor to replace defective phagocytes with functional immune cells.
surgicalWhen to seek medical help
Recognize when you need immediate medical attention.
See a doctor within 24 hours
Moderate to severe symptoms that may indicate worsening of this condition. Prompt medical evaluation is recommended.
Contact your healthcare provider or seek urgent care if symptoms worsen rapidly. Go to the emergency department for life-threatening symptoms.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about this topic.
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