Chediak-Higashi syndrome is inherited as:
Correct Answer: Autosomal recessive
Description: Chédiak–Higashi syndrome
Autosomal recessive disease characterized by oculocutaneous albinism, immune deficiency, coagulation deficiency and neuropathy; it is that has material basis in mutations in the CHS1 gene.
Chédiak–Higashi syndrome (CHS) is a rare autosomal recessive disorder that arises from a mutation of a lysosomal trafficking regulator protein, which leads to a decrease in phagocytosis. The decrease in phagocytosis results in recurrent pyogenic infections, albinism, and peripheral neuropathy.
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