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KembaraXtra - Medical Terms - acatalasia
Acatalasia is a rare inherited deficiency of the enzyme catalase. It can lead to recurrent infections of the gums and mouth, particularly gingivitis. Two forms are recognized: the Japanese type (Takahara disease) and the Swiss type, which may produce no symptoms.
Acatalasia is a rare inherited deficiency of the enzyme catalase. It can lead to recurrent infections of the gums and mouth, particularly gingivitis. Two forms are recognized: the Japanese type (Takahara disease) and the Swiss type, which may produce no symptoms.
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