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Symptoms
Symptoms may be very few at first, and can include: Fever; Petechial (spotty red or purple) rash; Irritability; Anxie...
Causes
Neisseria meningitidis frequently lives in the upper respiratory tract without causing visible signs of illness. Some...
Tests
CBC with differential; Blood culture; Gram stain of positive culture; Skin biopsy and gram stain; Urinalysis; Clottin...
Treatments
Patients are often admitted to the intensive care unit of the hospital. Intensive monitoring and treatment are needed...
Complications
Profound shock; Limb loss secondary to clots (thrombosis; Irreversible shock; Disseminated intravascular coagulopathy...
Prevention
Prophylaxis (preventive antibiotics) for family members and contacts are often recommended. Speak with your health ca...
Doctor Specialties
Go to the emergency room immediately if your child has symptoms suggestive of meningococcemia.
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