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  • Immunology
  • Genetics
  • Infectious Diseases

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  • The complement system, a key component of innate immunity, comprises three activation pathways converging on a common terminal pathway for cell lysis.
  • Late complement deficiencies (LCDs) are often diagnosed in pediatric patients with invasive meningococcal disease (IMD).

Observation:

  • Invasive meningococcal disease (IMD) can present as a first manifestation in adulthood, necessitating evaluation for underlying LCD.
  • A case report details a young adult with IMD diagnosed with LCD due to compound heterozygous mutations in the C6 gene.

Findings:

  • The study highlights that IMD in adults warrants investigation for LCD.
  • Genetic testing for complement deficiencies following IMD can be life-saving.

Implications:

  • Raising awareness of LCD in adults presenting with IMD is critical for timely diagnosis and management.
  • Screening for complement deficiencies and subsequent genetic testing after IMD facilitates life-saving interventions and genetic counseling.
  • This case underscores the importance of considering LCD in adult IMD cases and discusses diagnostic and therapeutic strategies.