Neutrophil-specific granule deficiency

Neutrophil-specific granule deciciency
Other namesSGD
SpecialtyImmunology

Neutrophil-specific granule deficiency ( previously known as lactoferrin deficiency) is a rare congenital immunodeficiency characterized by an increased risk for pyogenic infections due to defective production of specific granules and gelatinase granules in patient neutrophils.

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