Phagocyte bactericidal dysfunction refers to a class of medical conditions where
phagocytes have a diminished ability to fight
bacterial infection.
Examples include:
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Hyperimmunoglobulin E syndrome
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Chédiak–Higashi syndrome
Chédiak–Higashi syndrome (CHS) is a rare autosomal recessive disorder that arises from a mutation of a lysosomal trafficking regulator protein, which leads to a decrease in phagocytosis. The decrease in phagocytosis results in recurrent pyogeni ...
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Chronic granulomatous disease
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Congenital defects of phagocyte number, function, or both
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