phagocytic dysfunction disorders
- phagocytic dysfunction disorders
- a group of immunodeficiency conditions characterized by disordered phagocytic activity; disorders may be extrinsic (e.g., suppression of the number of phagocytes by immunosuppressive agents, or dysfunction caused by corticosteroids) or intrinsic (related to enzyme deficiencies). They are marked by bacterial or fungal infections that range from mild recurrent skin infection to fatal systemic infection. For a list of disorders of this type, see table at immunodeficiency.
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