Meningococcal septicaemia
| 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
- ^ "Meningococcal". Meningitis Research Foundation. 2008-01-25. http://www.meningitis.org/disease-info/types-causes/meningoccal-disease. Retrieved 2008-01-28.
- ^ "Meningococcal septicaemia in college students". Essortment. 2002. http://ncnc.essortment.com/meningitissepti_ride.htm. Retrieved 2008-01-29.
- ^ https://health.google.com/health/ref/Meningococcemia
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