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What are the causes for palpable purpura?
—Henoch-schonlein purpura —Drug reactions —Meningococcal Meningitis and septicemia —Rheumatoid arthritis —S.L.E —Bacterial Endocarditis —Malignancy —Wegner's granulomatosis
What diseases do diplococci bacteria cause?
Meningococcal diplodocus is a gram negative bacteria. Meningococcal diplodocus can cause septicemia, meningitis or both, these infections can be present with conjunctivitis, arthritis, and a combination of other symptoms.
Is there a vaccine for septicemia?
Septicemia is a blood infection, not a germ. There are a number of vaccines that reduce the risk of septicemia from a given pathogen.
Is septicemia stomach cancer?
No, septicemia is blood poisoning caused by germs.
Which test is used to rule out septicemia?
A blood culture is used to rule out septicemia.
Can septicemia be caused by gangrene?
Yes, gangrene can cause septicemia. This happens when the gangrene spreads and enters the blood stream. Septicemia is sometimes called blood poisoning.
What is systemic disease caused by the spread of bacteria via the circulating blood?
Sepsis, septicemia.
What does meningococcal mean?
Meningococcal meningitis is a severe bacterial infection of the bloodstream and meninges (a thin lining covering the brain and spinal cord).
Is mono the same as meningococcal disease?
No, mononucleosis and meningococcal disease are different infections with different cause, symptoms, and prognosis.
How you would get septicemia?
Septicemia is systemic blood poisoning. You can get it if you have a localized infection that spreads into other parts of your body.
Is a blood infection terminal?
Bacterial infections of the blood are generally called septicemia, or sepsis. Septicemia is very deadly if not treated.
What infection can cause septicemia?
Septicemia, also called blood poisoning, is a systemic infection arising from the multiplication of pathogens in the blood. Septicemia is a common example of sepsis. The presence of bacteria in the blood is known as bacteremia.
