Directory of Chronic Granulomatous Disorder Resources

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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.

Resources in This Category

• Chronic Granulomatous Disease Association

  http://www.cgdassociation.org/
  Non-profit organization aiming to get people well and fund research. Includes information on the disorder and its treatment.

• MedlinePlus: Chronic Granulomatous Disease

  http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/001239.htm
  Factsheet with causes, symptoms, examinations and tests, treatment, outlook and prevention.

• Merck Manual: Chronic Granulomatous Disease

  http://www.merck.com/mmpe/sec13/ch164/ch164e.html
  Technical information on this disorder and its symptoms, diagnosis and treatment,

• Patient UK: Chronic Granulomatous Disease

  http://www.patient.co.uk/doctor/Chronic-Granulomatous-Disease.htm
  Factsheet on this immunodeficiency disorder including its epidemiology, presentation, investigations, management, prognosis and prevention.

• The CGD Research Trust

  http://www.cgd.org.uk/
  Funds research into chronic granulomatous disorder. Includes information on the disease, care, support, research projects and how to get involved.

• Wikipedia: Chronic Granulomatous Disease

  http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bridges-Good_syndrome
  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.

 

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