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Chronic Granulomatous Disease: Diagnosis

 
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Diagnosis is made based on the observation of a pattern of recurrent infections. Blood tests of lymphocyte and antibody functions will be normal. Tests of phagocytic cells will show normal ingestion, but a greatly decreased ability to kill bacteria.

— John T. Lohr, PhD



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