[Properdin mutations a risk factor for meningitis]. / Properdiinigeenin mutaatio meningiitin taustalla.
Duodecim
; 126(9): 1071-5, 2010.
Article
em Fi
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-20593630
Properdin deficiency is a rare X-chromosomal single gene immunological disorder that causes an increased risk for severe infectious diseases, especially for Neisseria meningitidis in males. Here we describe a Finnish family with a novel mutation in the properdin gene. The index-patient was diagnosed to have meningococcal meningitis and severe properdin deficiency that was caused by a nonsense mutation in exon 9 (c.1164G > A; W377X). The mutation was inherited from his mother and was also detected in his brother, two maternal aunts, one female cousin and her son. Vaccinations and preventive antibiotics were given to all males at risk.
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Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Properdina
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Códon sem Sentido
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Meningite Meningocócica
Tipo de estudo:
Etiology_studies
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Risk_factors_studies
Limite:
Adolescent
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Female
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Humans
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Male
País/Região como assunto:
Europa
Idioma:
Fi
Revista:
Duodecim
Ano de publicação:
2010
Tipo de documento:
Article