Chronic Granulomatous Disease (CGD) is a rare, inherited genetic disorder.
On this page we have assembled resources for Primary Care Physicians to find out more about CGD—how to diagnose it, how to advise patients and their families and potential curative options.
The short introduction below is from world-leading expert in CGD Dr. Harry Malech of the National Institutes for Health in Bethesda, MD, USA.
Download the pdf: "What is CGD" - A Must-Have Guide for Patients to Discuss with their Primary Care Physicians
Click on one of the videos below to see Dr. Malech answering commonly-asked questions that primary care physicians ask about CGD.
In the videos below, Dr. Malech tackles some more in-depth issues around the treatment of CGD.
This educational initiative has been made possible by an unrestricted grant from Orchard Therapeutics
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