Complement receptor deficiency
Overview
Complement receptor deficiency: Complement receptors are a part of the immune defense system and they initiate the process of destroying and removing invading pathogens. A deficiency of complement receptors thus affects the immune system. It may be inherited or be associated with autoimmune disorders such as systemic lupus erythematosus diabetic nephropathy patients on hemodialysis.
Symptoms
The list of signs and symptoms mentioned in various sources for Complement receptor deficiency includes the 10 symptoms listed below: * Frequent infections * Frequent abscesses * Frequent sepsis * Frequent respiratory tract infections * Meningitis * Skin ulcers * Gum infections * Leukocytosis * Poor wound healing * Reduced pus formation
Causes
*Gum infections *Leukocytosis *Meningitis *Poor wound healing *Skin ulcers
Diagnosis
The phrase "signs of Complement receptor deficiency" should, strictly speaking, refer only to those signs and symptoms of Complement receptor deficiency that are not readily apparent to the patient. The word "symptoms of Complement receptor deficiency" is the more general meaning; see symptoms of Complement receptor deficiency. The signs and symptom information on this page attempts to provide a list of some possible signs and symptoms of Complement receptor deficiency. This medical information about signs and symptoms for Complement receptor deficiency has been gathered from various sources, may not be fully accurate, and may not be the full list of Complement receptor deficiency signs or Complement receptor deficiency symptoms. Furthermore, signs and symptoms of Complement receptor deficiency may vary on an individual basis for each patient. Only your doctor can provide adequate diagnosis of any signs or symptoms and whether they are indeed Complement receptor deficiency symptoms.