Diseases Studied
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All Diseases > Chronic Granulomatous Disease
Chronic Granulomatous Disease (CGD)
Disease Category: Primary Immune Deficiency Disorders
An inherited disorder characterized by a weakened immune system that cannot properly protect the body from viruses, fungi, or bacteria. This results in recurrent, persistent, sometimes life-threatening infections. Common symptoms include pneumonia, granulomas (small areas of tissue inflammation) especially in the gastrointestinal and genitourinary tracts, diarrhea, abscesses (pus-filled pockets), and infections of the liver, lymph nodes, and skin.
Research groups studying this disease
Primary Immune Deficiency Disorders
Primary Immune Deficiency Treatment Consortium (PIDTC)
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CGD Association of America
Advocates for patients and carriers with chronic granulomatous disease (CGD).
Immune Deficiency Foundation
Improves the diagnosis, treatment, and quality of life of people affected by primary immunodeficiency.
Jeffrey Modell Foundation
Works to improve treatment, diagnosis, and find a cure for primary immunodeficiency through research, education, support, advocacy, awareness, and newborn screening.