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What is Chronic granulomatous disease?

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Chronic granulomatous disease (CGD) is an inherited disorder in which white blood cells lose their ability to destroy certain bacteria and fungi.

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A chronic disease is a disease that?
The Oxford dictionary defines Chronic as, when referring to an illness, persisting for a long time or constantly recurring.
What type of doctor treats Chronic Granulomatous Disease?
Immunologist
Why do you get chronic diseases?
you get them from bad dietary choices.
What is chronic disease?
The Oxford Dictionary defines "chronic" as, when referring to an illness, persisting for a long time or constantly recurring.
How are chronic diseases different from acute diseases?
Chronic diseases are those such as back pain that are characterized by being long-term in nature. Acute diseases are short-lived and generally are cured or run their course within three months....