Is there any linkage between aspergillosis and perirectal abscess that his brother had? Does this suggest a Y-linked immunodefficency disorder in his family?

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Thanks for the answer. Is there any linkage between aspergillosis and perirectal abscess that his brother had? Does this suggest a Y-linked immunodefficency disorder in his family?

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I figured out that TJ and his brother have chronic granulomatous disease with defective NADPH Oxidase, an X-linked mutation. In terms of treatments, as I looked up, these include lifelong regimens of antibiotics and antifungals to prevent infections; injection of interferon gamma; and bone marrow transplantation. Which would be the appropriate treatments for TJ's case?

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