What is CGD
Chronic Granulomatous Disorder, is a rare, genetic condition which affects four in a million people. This was formerly known as chronic granulomatous disease and doctors still sometimes use this title. People with CGD have a faulty bone marrow gene, which means that certain white blood cells do not function correctly.
These are known as neutrophils, which are responsible for killing fungi and bacteria. Someone with CGD is more susceptible to fungal and bacterial infections. Medication is required continuously to keep infection at bay, but serious problems can arise that lead to life-threatening illnesses and prolonged periods in hospital. There has been increasing success with bone marrow Transplant. Although this is not without risk it is becoming possible for a greater number of affected children using related and more recently, unrelated matched donors.
But no single treatment is suitable for everyone. There are some people for whom transplant will not be possible. For these patients, the hope for a cure lies with gene replacement therapy.
Thanks to your help, and others like you, clinical trials of gene replacement therapy are underway. It’s a start but more work is needed before it can become a regular treatment option. To see how you can help make this possible, please donate or get involved. By helping the minority of people with CGD, you can potentially help millions more.
IMPORTANT NOTE :
The information contained on this website is intended only as a guideline, not as a substitute for medical advice. Always consult your doctor if you or your child has any CGD symptoms or concerns.
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