C8 complex
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Complement component 8 is a protein involved in the complement system
. A hereditary deficiency of C8 can result in increased susceptibility to Neisseria
infections, such as meningitis and gonorrhea.
Complement system
The complement system helps or “complements” the ability of antibodies and phagocytic cells to clear pathogens from an organism. It is part of the immune system called the innate immune system that is not adaptable and does not change over the course of an individual's lifetime...
. A hereditary deficiency of C8 can result in increased susceptibility to Neisseria
Neisseria
The Neisseria is a large genus of commensal bacteria that colonize the mucosal surfaces of many animals. Of the 11 species that colonize humans, only two are pathogens. N. meningitidis and N. gonorrhoeae often cause asymptomatic infections, a commensal-like behavior...
infections, such as meningitis and gonorrhea.