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myeloperoxidase deficiency

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myeloperoxidase deficiency,
an autosomal-recessive inherited disorder in which there is a lack of myeloperoxidase in the primary granules of neutrophils, causing delayed intracellular killing of fungi and bacteria by neutrophils.

myeloperoxidase deficiency
Molecular medicine A common–1:500-2000 AR condition characterized by neutrophil dysfunction, resulting in a prolonged respiratory burst due to defective post-translational processing of an abnormal precursor protein Clinical Usually asymptomatic–Candida infection may occur in Pts with concomitant DM Treatment Unnecessary


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