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Learn About Chronic Familial Neutropenia

What is the definition of Chronic Familial Neutropenia?
Chronic familial neutropenia is a genetic disorder characterized by persistent, lower than normal levels of neutrophils in the blood. Neutrophils are a type of white blood cell that heal infections and repair damaged tissue.
What are the symptoms of Chronic Familial Neutropenia?
Symptoms of chronic familial neutropenia include inflamed gums (gingivitis), periodontitis (gum disease), recurrent oral ulcerations, early tooth loss, and clubbing of fingers.
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What are the current treatments for Chronic Familial Neutropenia?
While chronic familial neutropenia cannot be cured, treatment is focused on alleviating symptoms. Antibiotics or corticosteroids may be used to fight infection. In some select cases, granulocyte-colony stimulating factors or bone marrow transplant may be used.
Who are the top Chronic Familial Neutropenia Local Doctors?
Hematology | Oncology
Hematology | Oncology

Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center

4950 Essen Ln, Suite 200, 
Baton Rouge, LA 
 (55.1 mi)
Languages Spoken:
English
Accepting New Patients
Offers Telehealth

Genevieve Maronge is a Hematologist and an Oncologist in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Maronge and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Familial Neutropenia. Her top areas of expertise are Paget Disease of the Breast, Ampullary Cancer, Angiosarcoma, and Lung Cancer. Dr. Maronge is currently accepting new patients.

Hematology Oncology | Oncology | Hematology
Hematology Oncology | Oncology | Hematology
5320 Dijon Dr, 
Baton Rouge, LA 
 (55.2 mi)
Languages Spoken:
English
Accepting New Patients

Shaista Faruqui is a Hematologist Oncology specialist and an Oncologist in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Faruqui and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Familial Neutropenia. Her top areas of expertise are Idiopathic Neutropenia, Chronic Familial Neutropenia, Agranulocytosis, and Adult Immune Thrombocytopenia. Dr. Faruqui is currently accepting new patients.

 
 
 
 
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Family Medicine
402 N Vaughan St, 
Brusly, LA 
 (57.1 mi)
Languages Spoken:
English

Brian Higgins is a Family Medicine provider in Brusly, Louisiana. Dr. Higgins and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Familial Neutropenia. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Familial Neutropenia, Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP), Adult Immune Thrombocytopenia, and Hemangioma Thrombocytopenia Syndrome.

What are the latest Chronic Familial Neutropenia Clinical Trials?
A Phase 3, Randomized, Double-blind, Placebo-controlled, Multicenter Study of Mavorixafor in Participants With Congenital and Acquired Primary Autoimmune and Idiopathic Chronic Neutropenic Disorders Who Are Experiencing Recurrent and/or Serious Infections

Summary: The purpose of this study is to demonstrate the efficacy and evaluate the safety, and tolerability of mavorixafor in participants with congenital or acquired primary autoimmune and idiopathic chronic neutropenic disorders who are experiencing recurrent and/or serious infections as assessed by demonstrating its clinical benefit and increasing levels of circulating neutrophils.

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Evaluation of the Diagnostic/Therapeutic Course of Patients With Autoimmune Cytopenias (Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia AIHA, Immune Thrombocytopenia ITP, Chronic Idiopathic/Autoimmune Neutropenia CIN/AIN) and Identification of Predictive and Prognostic Markers.

Summary: The goal of this observational study is to characterize the diagnostic and therapeutic management of autoimmune cytopenias including autoimmune hemolytic anemia, immune thrombocytopenia, and chronic idiopathic/autoimmune neutropenia. The main aims to answer are: * evaluation of traditional and novel diagnostic tools including immunohematology, cytokine essays, bone marrow studies, molecular findin...