Risk factors for fatal outcome in meningococcal disease

Last edited 28 Feb 2024. Last reviewed 1 Apr 2024

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risk factors for a fatal outcome in meningococcal disease

rapidly progressing rash
coma
hypotension and shock
lactate > 4 mmol/L
low/normal peripheral white blood cell count
low acute phase reactants
low platelets
coagulopathy
absence of meningitis (1)

Reference:

(1) McGill F et al. The UK joint specialist societies guideline on the diagnosis and management of acute meningitis and meningococcal sepsis in immunocompetent adults. J Infect. 2016;72(4):405-38.

Bacterial meningitis
Meningococcus

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