Myeloperoxidase deficiency
Synonyms: MPO deficiency
A rare primary immunodeficiency due to a defect in innate immunity characterized by a marked decrease or absence of myeloperoxidase activity in neutrophils and monocytes. Clinically most patients are asymptomatic. Occasionally severe infectious complications may occur particularly recurrent candida infections being especially severe in the setting of comorbid diabetes mellitus.
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