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April 18, 2026Journal of Human ImmunityOpen Access

How I treat chronic granulomatous disease

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JLJennifer W. LeidingLPLeah PettifordCCChristopher C. Chang

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Overview

Consensus approach reveals effective management techniques for chronic granulomatous disease, suggesting promising therapeutic options.

Key Points

  • The aim is to outline the diagnosis and treatment strategies for chronic granulomatous disease (CGD).
  • Consensus approach to CGD diagnosis and management.
  • Utilization of the dihydrorhodamine assay for diagnostic testing.
  • Implementation of preventative antimicrobial therapy as a primary management strategy.
  • Consideration of hematopoietic stem cell transplantation for long-term resolution of disease.
  • Discussion of gene therapy as an investigational treatment.
  • Emphasized the importance of early diagnosis for effective management of CGD.
  • Established preventative antimicrobial therapy as essential for patient care.
  • Highlighted the potential of hematopoietic stem cell transplantation to resolve long-term risks.
  • Identified challenges in treating inflammatory complications associated with CGD.
  • Noted gene therapy as a promising but not yet standard treatment option.

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Leiding et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69e320cc40886becb653feb2https://doi.org/10.70962/jhi.20250162
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