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Curative Treatment Options for CGD

Bone Marrow Transplant

Bone marrow transplant has improved to a level where it has become a more standard curative treatment for patients whose CGD has led to severe challenges. 

Gene Therapy

Gene therapy for chronic granulomatous disease is an experimental clinical treatment and is not yet a standard of care. A CGD patient’s blood stem cells are collected and a healthy version of the gp91- phox gene is inserted into the stem cells. The patient with CGD undergoes chemotherapy before the cells are intravenously infused. After recovery from chemotherapy and the corrected cells have engrafted, the stem cells are potentially able to produce new white blood cells that can fight off infection. 

The Lastest in CGD Therapies for 2025

Dr. Donald Kohn, a renowned expert in gene therapy recently shared his cutting edge insights with the CGDAA. Watch the Zoom recording on our Youtube page to see the latest in transformative therapy options for Chronic Granulomatous Disorder (CGD).

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No course of action, whether CGD treatment/prophylaxis or curative option, is without risks. It is important to encourage patients with CGD and their families to educate themselves in order to select the path that is right for them

Referring Patients With CGD To Specialists/Physicians

While each patient with CGD is different due to individual levels of NADPH-oxidase activity and form of CGD (as well as other unrelated health or environmental issues) it is recommended that patients be seen and, if necessary, managed proactively by a team of qualified specialists/physicians, who work in concert with a primary care physician. These can include (but are not limited to):

  • Immunologist: to order NBT or DHR tests to diagnose for CGD, determine level of oxidative burst/severity of CGD, prescribe CGD prophylaxis, and monitor for infection
  • Gastroenterologist: to look for symptoms of inflammatory bowel disease e.g., pain and continuous diarrhea and bloody diarrhea
  • Dermatologist: to assess skin/cystic acne and prescribe oral antibiotics or treatment with Accutane in severe cases

CGD Treatment Options | Find a CGD Provider

Here are two get sources to find a CGD specialist near you:

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Primary Immune Deficiency Treatment Consortium

Primary Immune Deficiency Treatment Consortium

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Primary Immune Deficiency Treatment Consortium

Primary Immune Deficiency Treatment Consortium

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