Publication at Faculty of Medicine in Hradec Králové |
2020
Abstract
C2 deficiency represents the most frequent type of a complement deficiency. Clinical manifestation includes infections caused by encapsulated bacteria (Streptococcus pneumoniae, Neisseria meningitidis) such as meningitis, gonitis, pneumonia or septicaemia.
A causative treatment has not been available yet A prophylactic vaccination and/or a long-term antibiotics prophylaxis are recommended.