title: Mannose-binding lectin deficiency in a child with recurrent infections.
abstract: We describe an 11 month old girl with mannose-binding lectin deficiency who presented with recurrent infections. Her mother and brother also were affected. Mannose-binding deficiency is common, and we suggest that testing for it should be included in the evaluation of children with increased susceptibility to infection.
authors.affiliation: Augusta Pediatrics, Fishersville, VA, USA.
authors.forename: Heidi E
authors.initials: HE
authors.lastname: Martinson
authors.forename: Frank T
authors.initials: FT
authors.lastname: Saulsbury
mesh_terms: D004198:Disease Susceptibility / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000201:enzymology*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D007239:Infections / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000201:enzymology* / Q000235:genetics; D037601:Mannose-Binding Lectin / Q000097:blood / Q000172:deficiency* / Q000235:genetics; D010375:Pedigree; D012008:Recurrence
chemical_list: D037601:Mannose-Binding Lectin