Recurrent lymphadenitis
Staphylococcal hepatic abscess
Infections with Burkholderia cepacia, Serratia marcescens, Nocardia, or Asperg...
Prophylaxis
Trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole (TMP-SMX)
First line for antibacterial prophylaxis; also can be used for the treatment of acute bacterial infections
Prophylaxis dosing: 5 mg...
Regular screening blood tests
CBC with differential and LFTs should be performed every 6 months to monitor for any adverse effects of prophylacti...
Cole T, Pearce MS, Cant AJ, et al. Clinical outcome in children with chronic granulomatous disease managed conservatively or with hematopoietic stem cell transplantation. J Allergy ...
Q: Should patients with CGD receive dental prophylaxis?
A: Yes. Antibiotic prophylaxis should be started before and continued for 24 hours after any dental treatment likely to cause bleeding.
Q: Can...
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