Guide on Cause, Symptoms & Risk Factors of Meningococcemia
MENINGOCOCCEMIA – Here is a guide on the cause, common symptoms, and risk factors of this very serious health condition.
There are a lot of diseases that require abrupt medical attention as a little delay can greatly increase its chance of taking a life. One of the them is meningococcemia, a rare infection that targets the brain.
Based on an article on Healthline, the said health condition is caused by a certain type of bacteria – the Neisseria meningitidis. It is the same type of bacteria that can also cause meningitis which also affects the cell membranes in the brain.
According to the article, it is really possible to have both meningococcemia and meningitis at the same time. They have the same cause and some of their symptoms may also be similar.
Based on the article, with regards to its symptoms, meningococcemia got signs that can show the severity of the health condition. Here are two(2) lists of symptoms:
Early Symptoms
- fever
- headache
- rashes with small spots
- anxiety
- irritability
- nausea
Disease has progressed if there are…
- blood clots
- feeling of fatigue
- patches of bleeding under the skin
Who are more prone to this type of infection?
Based on the article, children who are below four(4) years old are more prone to this disease. It is contagious so preventive measures really have to be implemented to people who had a direct contact with a person confirmed to have meningococcemia.
With regards to diagnosing the said health condition, the doctor may perform skin lesion biopsy, urine culture, blood clotting tests, or complete blood count (CBC). The earlier it is diagnosed, the better.
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