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

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How can complement deficiencies be prevented?

There is currently no way to prevent complement deficiencies.


What are complement deficiencies?

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


How are complement deficiencies treated in alternative medicine?

There is no alternative treatment for complement problems.


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 different kinds of complements in sets?

complement of a setThe complement of a set is defined and shown through numerous examples. Alternate notations for complement are presented. Set-builder notation and Venn diagrams are included. Connections are made to the real world.


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 kinds of dietary deficiencies can vegans get?

None. A well planed vegan diet gives all the nutrients the body needs.


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.