Complete Myeloperoxidase Deficiency: Beware the “False-Positive” Dihydrorhodamine Oxidation - 25/08/16
Abstract |
Myeloperoxidase deficiency is the most common inherited phagocyte disorder (1:2000) and causes an abnormal dihydrorhodamine oxidation test, which also is seen in chronic granulomatous disease. A patient with Candida meningitis and low dihydrorhodamine oxidation signal was diagnosed with chronic granulomatous disease but actually had compound heterozygous myeloperoxidase deficiency.
Le texte complet de cet article est disponible en PDF.Keywords : candida, chronic granulomatous disease, dihydrorhodamine, myeloperoxidase deficiency, neutrophil
Abbreviations : CGD, DHR, EPO, MPO, NBT
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Supported by the Division of Intramural Research, the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases and, the National Cancer Institute/National Institutes of Health (HHSN261200800001E). The content of this report does not necessarily reflect the views or policies of the Department of Health and Human Services, nor does it imply endorsement by the US Government. The authors declare no conflicts of interest. |
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