Meningococcal septicaemia
- Meningococcal septicaemia
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| Meningococcal septicaemia |
| Classification and external resources |
| ICD-10 |
A39.2-4 |
| ICD-9 |
036.2 |
Meningococcal septicaemia (or meningococcal septicemia), or meningococcaemia, is a form of sepsis, the causative organism being Neisseria meningitidis.[1] It is caused by the release of toxins into the blood that break down the walls of blood vessels. A rash can develop under the skin due to blood leakage that may leave red or brownish pin prick spots.[2]
Signs and symptoms
Prevention
The effective vaccine against this is meningococcal vaccine.
Notes
Categories:
- Bacterial diseases
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