type II complement component 8 deficiency

A complement deficiency that is characterized by deficiency of the beta subunit of complement protein 8, which causes increased susceptibility to recurrent bacterial infections, especially to Neisseria meningitidis, and has_material_basis_in autosomal recessiv

A complement deficiency that is characterized by deficiency of the beta subunit of complement protein 8, which causes increased susceptibility to recurrent bacterial infections, especially to Neisseria meningitidis, and has_material_basis_in autosomal recessive inheritance of mutation in the C8B gene, which produces the beta subunit of complement component 8 important in forming membrane attack complexes.

Signs and symptoms

• Meningitis
• Decreased circulating complement C8 concentration
• Recurrent Neisserial infections