[Meningococcemia without meningitis: A report of two cases]. / Méningococcémie sans méningite: à propos de deux observations.
Rev Med Interne
; 37(3): 206-8, 2016 Mar.
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| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-26338027
ABSTRACT
INTRODUCTION:
Meningococcemia without meningitis is an often under recognized clinical form of invasive Neisseria meningitidis infection. CASE REPORTS We report two unusual cases of invasive meningococcal disease who presented with meningococcemia without distinct signs of meningitis or severe sepsis manifestation. In both cases, confirmation of the diagnosis is provided by meningococcal PCR performed on blood or skin lesion biopsy.CONCLUSION:
Clinical recognition of this entity is crucial for early antibiotic treatment and to avoid delayed diagnosis and potentially dangerous complications.Palavras-chave
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Assunto principal:
Dermatopatias Infecciosas
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Meningite Meningocócica
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Infecções Meningocócicas
Limite:
Adolescent
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Humans
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Male
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Middle aged
Idioma:
Fr
Revista:
Rev Med Interne
Ano de publicação:
2016
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Article