Recurrent meningitis secondary to isolated C3 deficiency.
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2009-01-30
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A 5-year-old child presented with the second episode of meningitis when we started investigating her to find a cause for recurrent episode of meningitis. During this she suffered from a third attack after which she was diagnosed as having isolated C(3) deficiency. She was put on penicillin prophylaxis and vaccinated against encapsulated bacteria, after which she is now doing well.
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Singh DK, Rai R. Recurrent meningitis secondary to isolated C3 deficiency. Indian Journal of Pediatrics. 2009 Jan; 76(1): 95-6