Living with Recurrent Neisseria infections due to factor D deficiency
A rare inherited immune condition that makes Neisseria bacterial infections, such as meningitis, more likely.
Understanding Recurrent Neisseria infections due to factor D deficiency
It comes from a lack of complement factor D, a protein in the immune system. People typically have repeated respiratory infections, meningitis, or blood infections (septicemia). They may have fever, a purplish rash, joint pain, and muscle pain.
Signs & symptoms
GARD doesn't list a detailed symptom list for this condition yet. The summary and list describe these features:
- Repeated bacterial infections
- Repeated respiratory infections
- Repeated meningitis or blood infections
- Fever
- Purplish rash
- Joint and muscle pain
Not everyone has every symptom. GARD's list comes from the Human Phenotype Ontology.
Diagnosis
- 1Talk with your doctor
Share the symptoms you've noticed, when they started and your family health history. Notes and photos can help.
- 2See a specialist
Specialists who may be involved include allergy and immune system specialists and genetic specialists.
- 3Consider genetic testing
Changes in CFD are linked to this condition. Genetic testing and counseling can help confirm a diagnosis and explain what it means for your family.
- 4Connect with expert centers
Immune Deficiency Foundation may keep lists of experts for this condition.
Care & treatment
- Care team
- Allergy and immune system specialists (allergists / immunologists); Genetic specialists (geneticists)
- Expert care
- Expert lists: Immune Deficiency Foundation
- Treatment
- GARD doesn't list specific treatments for this condition. Your care team will tailor care to your symptoms.
- Research
- Clinical trials and observational studies may be options. See the research section below.
General information, not medical advice. Your care team makes the decisions.
Everyday life
Living with a rare condition is easier with support.
- Connect with Immune Deficiency Foundation
- Keep notes on symptoms, changes and questions for appointments
- Ask about patient registries that help research
- Look into financial aid and travel resources for care visits
Quick facts
This condition is caused by changes in the CFD gene. A child inherits a changed copy of the gene from each parent (autosomal recessive).
Also known as: factor d deficiency
Patient organizations
- Immune Deficiency FoundationPrimary immunodeficiency · United States
Broader rare-disease groups
- Global GenesRare Diseases · United States
- National Organization for Rare DisordersRare Diseases · United States
- Genetic AllianceRare Diseases · United States
- RARE FoundationRare Diseases · United States
You are more than your diagnosis
Perspectives from people navigating life with Recurrent Neisseria infections due to factor D deficiency.
Explore research for Recurrent Neisseria infections due to factor D deficiency
Explore actively recruiting Recurrent Neisseria infections due to factor D deficiency studies with HealthSpark.
Find actively recruiting studies for Recurrent Neisseria infections due to factor D deficiency with HealthSpark. Share your city to explore research near you.
- Recruiting studies from ClinicalTrials.gov
- Share your city to look for research near you
- Eligibility is confirmed by the study team
Powered by HealthSpark, our AI chat helper
I can help you find recruiting Recurrent Neisseria infections due to factor D deficiency studies. Enter a ZIP code, address or city below and I'll look within 50 miles.
Powered by HealthSpark, our AI chat helper · Study information from ClinicalTrials.gov · Eligibility is confirmed by the study team.
Get Signals for Recurrent Neisseria infections due to factor D deficiency
Stay in the loop with community stories and updates from medical researchers.
Create a living journal that talks back
HealthStory evolves private journaling with a living AI journal that talks back and asks thoughtful questions, helping you capture your Recurrent Neisseria infections due to factor D deficiency experiences more deeply and prepare for better conversations with your doctors and care team.
Your journal is private. Sharing your story publicly is a separate choice, made with Share your story above.