Multifocal abscess in a neonate: Neonatal chronic Granulomatous disease- Case report

Abstract

Chronic Granulomatous Disease (CGD) is a genetically heterogeneous condition characterized by recurrent life-threatening bacterial and fungal infections and granuloma formation. CGD is the most common of the inherited disorders of phagocytic function and is characterized by susceptibility to recurrent severe infection. Although this disease is rarely seen in neonates. Case Report: We have encountered a baby with unusual multiple abscesses in various parts of the body. Because the hallmark of the clinical presentation of CGD is recurrent infections at epithelial surfaces in direct contact with the environment such as the skin, lungs and gut, we took steps to diagnose this disease, too. Conclusion: Ultimately it is true that this disease is rarely seen in neonates but in any case, that the neonate has multiple abscesses must be thought to have this condition and it should be treated