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The first signs of the infection's severity are small bleeding spots seen on the skin (petechiae). A doctor should always suspect meningococcemia when he/she finds an acutely ill patient with fever, chills, and petechiae.

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The severity of meningococcemia is dependent upon the damage it inflicts on what part of the bloodstream?

The severity of the illness and its dire complications are caused by the damage the organism does to the small blood vessel walls.


What can confirm a suspicion of meningococcemia?

The diagnosis of meningococcemia can be made by the growth of the organism from blood cultures.


What is meningococcemia initially treated with?

Immediate treatment of a suspected case of meningococcemia begins with antibiotics that work against the organism.


How many patients will die from acute meningococcemia?

As many as 15-20% of patients with meningococcemia will die as a result of the acute infection.


Where does meningococcemia first colonize in the body?

The bacteria, which can spread from person to person, usually first causes a colonization in the upper airway, but without symptoms.


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What reading material is available on meningococcemia?

You can find reading material on meningococcemia in medical textbooks, journal articles, and reputable websites such as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the World Health Organization (WHO). These sources will provide information on symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of meningococcemia.


Can a pregnant woman take rifampicin as prophylaxis for meningococcemia?

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The first sign of psychosomatic disorder generally appear in what stage?

The first symptoms a psychosomatic disorders generally appear in the first few stages. Though the severity of these symptoms vary on a case to case basis.


Can a dead person transmit meningococcemia?

No. It would be quite unusual for this to happen.


How dangerous are recurring episodes of meningococcemia?

Certain people with immune system defects (particularly those with defects in the complement system) may have recurrent episodes of meningococcemia. These patients, however, seem to have a less serious outcome.


What do the first symptoms of meningococcemia resemble?

Unfortunately during this early stage, a doctor cannot tell this illness from any other illness, such as a viral infection like influenza.