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Complement deficiencies are a group of disorders in which there is a reduced level of specific proteins, complement, involved in proper immune functioning.

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How can complement deficiencies be prevented?

There is currently no way to prevent complement deficiencies.


How are complement deficiencies treated in alternative medicine?

There is no alternative treatment for complement problems.


What kinds of complement deficiencies are there?

Since there are more than 20 different types of complement, the disease that results depends on the specific complement that is lacking.


How are complement deficiencies treated?

There is no way to treat the actual complement deficiency. However, antibiotics are used to treat infections and vaccinations are given to reduce the risk of disease. Often, the person is vaccinated against infections


How do complement deficiencies affect health?

Without sufficient complement, the body is prone to frequent infections, like pneumonia or meningitis, or other illnesses, including autoimmune diseases, like systemic lupus erythematosus.


How are complement deficiencies caused?

A defect in the complement system can be genetic, but a secondary complement deficiency can also result from ailments that involve a lot of protein loss, including serious burns, liver or kidney disease, and autoimmune diseases


What symptoms of complement deficiencies are there for some people?

symptoms of complement deficiency diseases (like hereditary angioedema, paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria, or leukocyte adhesion deficiency syndrome) include abdominal and back pain, skin infections, edema or swelling of the face


What are the symptoms of complement deficiencies when an autoimmune disease develops?

If an autoimmune disease develops, like lupus, the person may lose weight, suffer from a rash, and have joint pain.


What is the principle of hemolytic complement kit?

The hemolytic complement kit is designed to assess the activity of the complement system, specifically its ability to lyse red blood cells (hemolysis). The principle involves mixing a sample containing complement proteins with sensitized red blood cells, which are coated with antibodies. If the complement system is functioning properly, it will activate and lead to the lysis of these red blood cells, resulting in a measurable change, typically a color change in the solution. This assay helps evaluate immune function and diagnose complement deficiencies or related diseases.


What is the prognosis for a person with complement deficiencies?

Some patients remain healthy their entire life. Others are hospitalized frequently because of infections which, if not properly treated, can be fatal. Those with autoimmune diseases could have a normal life expectancy.


What is c4 count test?

The C4 count test measures the level of C4 complement protein in the blood, which is part of the immune system. It helps assess immune function and diagnose conditions related to immune deficiencies or autoimmune diseases, such as systemic lupus erythematosus or rheumatoid arthritis. Low levels of C4 may indicate complement consumption due to ongoing inflammation or autoimmune activity. The test is usually performed alongside other complement tests for a comprehensive evaluation.


The complement of an angle is twice the measure of the angle what is the measure of the complement?

The complement is 60 degrees.