A novel mutation in a patient with a deficiency of the eighth component of complement associated with recurrent meningococcal meningitis.
INTRODUCTION: Complement component C8 is one of the five terminal complement components required for the formation of the membrane attack complex. Complete absence of C8 results in increased susceptibility to gram-negative bacteria such as Neisseria species. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Two functionally...
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| Format: | Journal article |
| Language: | English |
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2009
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