Myeloperoxidase Deficiency Overview

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What is the definition of Myeloperoxidase Deficiency?
Myeloperoxidase (MPO) deficiency is a rare inherited (genetic) primary immunodeficiency disorder characterized by a reduction or lack of the immune enzyme, myeloperoxidase, in white blood cells (neutrophils and monocytes). Myeloperoxidase deficiency causes an impaired ability for the immune system to kill microbes.
What are the symptoms of Myeloperoxidase Deficiency?
Most individuals with myeloperoxidase deficiency do not have any symptoms. However, myeloperoxidase deficiency may lead to severe infections, in particular fungal infections, such as Candida albicans, especially in individuals who also have diabetes mellitus.
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What are the current treatments for Myeloperoxidase Deficiency?
Most individuals with myeloperoxidase deficiency do not need any treatment. Patients who also have diabetes mellitus and myeloperoxidase deficiency may need rapid treatment with antibiotics for localized and systemic infections, especially fungal infections, such as Candida albicans.
Who are the top Myeloperoxidase Deficiency Local Doctors?
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Stephan E. Baldus
Elite in Myeloperoxidase Deficiency
Stephan E. Baldus
Kerpener Str. 62, 
Koeln, NW, DE 

Stephan Baldus practices in Koeln, Germany. Mr. Baldus is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Myeloperoxidase Deficiency. His top areas of expertise are Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Tricuspid Regurgitation, Myeloperoxidase Deficiency, Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR), and Aortic Valve Replacement.

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Martin Mollenhauer
Elite in Myeloperoxidase Deficiency
Martin Mollenhauer
Kerpener Str. 62, 
Koeln, NW, DE 

Martin Mollenhauer practices in Koeln, Germany. Mr. Mollenhauer is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Myeloperoxidase Deficiency. His top areas of expertise are Myeloperoxidase Deficiency, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), and Salivary Gland Tumors.

 
 
 
 
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Elite in Myeloperoxidase Deficiency
Dennis Mehrkens
Elite in Myeloperoxidase Deficiency
Dennis Mehrkens
Kerpener Str. 62, 
Koeln, NW, DE 

Dennis Mehrkens practices in Koeln, Germany. Mr. Mehrkens is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Myeloperoxidase Deficiency. His top areas of expertise are Myeloperoxidase Deficiency, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), and Cerebral Hypoxia.

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