Myeloperoxidase deficiency
Overview
A disorder where and enzyme (myeloperoxidase) deficiency which impairs the ability of the body's immune system to destroy invading bacteria and other pathogens. The condition may be due to inherited genetic anomalies or such things as lead poisoning, pregnancy, sepsis, lead poisoning and leukemias. Many patients are asymptomatic and symptomatic patients are more prone to serious fungal infections
Symptoms
Asymptomatic Recurring infections Increased risk of malignancy Disseminated candidiasis Visceral candidiasis Defects in chemotaxis Acne follicularis Pustular psoriasis
Diagnosis
signs and symptoms of Myeloperoxidase deficiency may vary on an individual basis for each patient. Only your doctor can provide adequate diagnosis of any signs or symptoms and whether they are indeed Myeloperoxidase deficiency symptoms.