Chronic granulomatous disorder, also known as Bridges–Good syndrome, is a diverse group of hereditary diseases in which certain cells of the immune system have difficulty forming the reactive oxygen compounds used to kill certain ingested pathogens.
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- Wikipedia: Chronic Granulomatous Disease Encyclopedia article on this inherited disease, also known as Bridges–Good syndrome, in which certain cells of the immune system have difficulty forming the reactive oxygen compounds used to kill certain ingested pathogens.
- The CGD Research Trust Funds research into chronic granulomatous disorder. Includes information on the disease, care, support, research projects and how to get involved.
- Chronic Granulomatous Disease Association Non-profit organization aiming to get people well and fund research. Includes information on the disorder and its treatment.
- Patient UK: Chronic Granulomatous Disease Factsheet on this immunodeficiency disorder including its epidemiology, presentation, investigations, management, prognosis and prevention.
- MedlinePlus: Chronic Granulomatous Disease Factsheet with causes, symptoms, examinations and tests, treatment, outlook and prevention.
- Merck Manual: Chronic Granulomatous Disease Technical information on this disorder and its symptoms, diagnosis and treatment,