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8 Treatments for Chediak Higashi Syndrome

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Tests

1	Surgical Procedures

4	Prescribed Medications

Overview

The treatment of Chediak-Higashi syndrome differs based on the stage of the illness. During the stable phase, treatment is aimed at controlling infectious problems. Prophylactic antibiotics can be given to affected individuals to reduce the risk of contracting the more common in...[read article]

Tests for Chediak Higashi Syndrome

1. Peripheral Blood Smear A blood smear is a diagnostic test used to look for abnormalities within the blood. The cell types are examined under a microscope for unusual shapes or sizes. Ther... More
2. History and Physical Exam A physical examination is a routine test your doctor performs to check your overall health. It is also known as a wellness check. A physical examination helps your ... More
3. Differential White Blood Cell Count Test A blood differential (also called a white blood cell count differential) measures the number of each of the five types of white blood cells present in your blood�... More
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Surgical Procedures for Chediak Higashi Syndrome

1. Bone Marrow Transplant A bone marrow transplant is a medical procedure performed to replace bone marrow that has been damaged or destroyed by disease or chemotherapy. This procedure invol... More
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Prescribed Medications for Chediak Higashi Syndrome

1. vinCRIStine(Oncovin , Vincasar PFS) VINCRISTINE (vin KRIS teen) is a chemotherapy drug. It slows the growth of cancer cells. This medicine is used to treat many types of cancer like Hodgkin's dis... More
2. acyclovir(Zovirax ) ACYCLOVIR (ay SYE kloe veer) is an antiviral medicine. It is used to treat or prevent infections caused by certain kinds of viruses. Examples of these infections in... More
3. immune globulin intravenous(Gammagard , others...) Close IMMUNE GLOBULIN (im MUNE GLOB yoo lin) helps to prevent or reduce the severity of certain infections in patients who are at risk. This medicine is collected from th... More
4. acyclovir injection(Zovirax , Acyclovir Sodium) ACYCLOVIR (ay SYE kloe veer) is an antiviral medicine. It is used to treat or prevent infections caused by certain kinds of viruses. Examples of these infections in... More
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