Septic arthritis and tenosynovitis, what complement abnormality?
Septic arthritis and tenosynovitis, what complement abnormality?
Gonococcemia
MAC lacking due to C5 --- C9 deficiency
I agree, C5-9 deficiency. GC is the most common cause of septic arthritis and you'll see tenosynovitis wrist and feet. Test the synovial fluid to confirm.
ref: kaplan path by goljan pg 210
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