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Recurrent meningococcal septicaemia and properdin deficiency

N A Cunliffe1, N Snowden, E M Dunbar

  • 1Department of Infectious Diseases and Tropical Medicine, (Monsall Unit) North Manchester General Hospital, Crumpsall, U.K.

Summary

A patient with recurrent meningococcal septicaemia was diagnosed with properdin deficiency (PD), a rare complement disorder. This case highlights the importance of investigating complement pathways in severe meningococcal infections.

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