chronic granulomatous disease
Last reviewed 01/2018
Chronic granulomatous disease is a condition where there is a deficiency in the ability of neutrophils to produce oxidant factors.
The result is an inability to lyse microorganisms, with consequent formation of abcesses; these are usually caused by staphylococci.
Inheritance is X-linked in about two thirds, autosomal recessive in the remainder.
Despite longterm antibiotic prophylaxis, survival to mid-teens is rare and most die by 5 years of age.