Meningococcemia Learning Center
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Symptoms
There may be few symptoms at first. Some may include: Anxiety; Fever; Irritability; Spotty red or purple rash (petech...
Causes
Meningococcemia is caused by a bacteria called Neisseria meningitidis. The bacteria frequently lives in a person's up...
Tests
Blood tests will be done to rule out other infections and help confirm meningococcemia. Such tests may include: Blood...
Treatments
Persons with this type of infection are often admitted to the intensive care unit of the hospital, where they are clo...
Complications
Arthritis; Blood clotting that leads to the loss of the arms or legs; Cutaneous vasculitis (inflammation of blood ves...
Prevention
Preventive antibiotics for family members and contacts are often recommended. Speak with your health care provider ab...
Doctor Specialties
Go to the emergency room immediately if you have symptoms of meningococcemia. Call your doctor if you have been aroun...
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