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Risk of infection

Your health—and your life—deserve focus. Understanding how X-linked chronic granulomatous disease (CGD) carriers may be at risk of infection is your first step toward clarity.

Common signs & symptoms for X-linked CGD carriers

In addition to the emotional journey that comes with a loved one’s CGD diagnosis, you may also experience a variety of signs and symptoms yourself. Depending on your signs and symptoms, you may require monitoring and potential treatment.

Based on one self-reported study,

of X-linked CGD carriers say their CGD symptoms affect their daily life and activities.

CGD affects both physical & mental well-being

For many X-linked CGD carriers, CGD impacts multiple parts of the body. 3 in 4 women experience symptoms in at least 4 different organ systems.

Additionally, autoimmune and inflammatory symptoms are more common in X-linked CGD carriers than typical X-linked or autosomal recessive patients with CGD.

  • Autoimmune

  • Gastrointestinal

  • Psychiatric

CGD may contribute to a disrupted immune system and cause symptoms like:

  • Mouth ulcers
  • Skin sensitivity, rashes
  • Discoid lupus
  • Fatigue
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CGD-associated inflammation may feel like Crohn's disease or similar conditions:

  • Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)
  • Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)
  • Chronic diarrhea
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Mental health is a challenge for many families living with CGD, and may lead to:

  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • Panic attacks
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  • Autoimmune

    CGD may contribute to a disrupted immune system and cause symptoms like:

    • Mouth ulcers
    • Skin sensitivity, rashes
    • Discoid lupus
    • Fatigue
  • Gastrointestinal

    CGD-associated inflammation may feel like Crohn's disease or similar conditions:

    • Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)
    • Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)
    • Chronic diarrhea
  • Psychiatric

    Mental health is a challenge for many families living with CGD, and may lead to:

    • Anxiety
    • Depression
    • Panic attacks

You deserve to receive the care your body needs

Talk to a CGD specialist if you or a loved one are experiencing symptoms, or CGD feels unmanageable.