Corticosteroid therapy for liver abscesses in a neonate with Chronic granulomatous disease

Chronic granulomatous disease (CGD) is a rare inherited immunodeficiency disorder, characterized by susceptibility to recurrent infections, including hepatic abscess. These abscesses are typically resistant to antibiotics and surgical procedures. Here, we describe an infant with CGD and liver abscesses that was successfully treated with corticosteroids and antibiotics. A 19-day-old neonate was admitted after presenting with malaise, fever, poor...