CGD; Fatal granulomatosis of childhood; Chronic granulomatous disease of childhood; Progressive septic granulomatosis
Genetic counseling is recommended if you are planning to have children and have a family history of chronic granulomatous disease. Advances in genetic screening, and increasing use of chorionic villus sampling, have made early recognition of CGD possible. However, the practice is not yet widespread or fully accepted. There are tests available to identify if you are a female carrier of the disease.
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