Article
Chronic granulomatous disease in Morocco: genetic, immunological, and clinical features of 12 patients from 10 kindreds.
Journal of clinical immunology - 1 May 2014
Baba Laila Ait, Ailal Fatima, El Hafidi Naima, Hubeau Marjorie, Jabot-Hanin Fabienne, Benajiba Noufissa, Aadam Zahra, Conti Francesca, Deswarte Caroline, Jeddane Leila, Aglaguel Ayoub, El Maataoui Ouafaa, Tissent Ahmed, Mahraoui Chafiq, Najib Jilali, Martinez-Barricarte Ruben, Abel Laurent, Habti Norddine, Saile Rachid, Casanova Jean-Laurent, Bustamante Jacinta, Salih Alj Hanane, Bousfiha Ahmed Aziz
Abstract excerpt
PURPOSE: Chronic granulomatous disease (CGD) is characterized by an inability of phagocytes to produce reactive oxygen species (ROS), which are required to kill some microorganisms. CGD patients are known to suffer from recurrent bacterial and/or fungal infections from the first year of life onwards. From 2009 to 2013, 12 cases of CGD were diagnosed in Morocco. We describe here these Moroccan cases of CGD....
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