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Acatalasemia

Overview

Overview

Acatalasemia (also known as “Takahara’s disease”[1]:809) a genetic deficiency of erythrocyte catalase inherited as an autosomal recessive trait. It is often characterized by infection of the gums.

See also

See also

References

References

  1. James, William D.; Berger, Timothy G.; et al. (2006). Andrews’ Diseases of the Skin: Clinical Dermatology. Saunders Elsevier. ISBN 0-7216-2921-0.

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