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Mice deficient in the fifth component of complement are known to be extremely susceptible to lethal challenge with Candida albicans. However, male mice, that have significantly higher concentrations of serum C5 than females, were markedly more susceptible to infection. This difference was observed in both susceptible (CBA/H) and resistant (BALB/c) mice. Levels of serum C3 likewise showed no correlation with susceptibility.
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