Meningococcemia

Meningococcemia is a serious disease caused by the presence of meningococci in human blood. Meningococci are bacteria of the species Neisseria meningitidis that can cause various forms of disease, including meningitis and sepsis.

Meningococci usually live in the human respiratory tract without causing disease. However, sometimes they can enter the blood and spread throughout the body, causing meningococcemia.

Symptoms of meningococcemia may include high fever, chills, severe head and body pain, nausea and vomiting, seizures, skin rash, and rapid heartbeat. If not treated promptly, meningococcemia can lead to complications including decreased organ function, sepsis, and even death.

Treatment of meningococcemia includes the use of antibiotics and supportive care. In cases of severe forms of the disease, hospitalization and intensive care may be required.

Prevention of meningococcal disease includes vaccination and avoiding contact with infected people. If you suspect that you or someone close to you have symptoms of meningococcemia, you should immediately consult a doctor.

In conclusion, meningococcemia is a serious disease that can lead to serious complications if not addressed in time. However, with timely diagnosis and treatment, the chances of recovery are high.

Meningococcemia is the presence of meningococci (bacteria of the species Neisseria meningitidis) in human blood.

Meningococci are gram-negative diplococci that can cause a variety of diseases, including meningitis and sepsis. The entry of meningococci into the bloodstream leads to the development of meningococcemia.

The main symptoms of meningococcemia are:

1. Heat
2. Strong headache
3. Stiff neck
4. Nausea and vomiting
5. Convulsions
6. Skin rash (hemorrhagic or petechial)

Meningococcemia is a very dangerous disease that can lead to septic shock and death within hours of the onset of symptoms. Therefore, it is important to promptly recognize this disease and immediately hospitalize the patient.

Treatment includes intravenous antibiotics and supportive care. To prevent meningococcemia and other meningococcal infections, there are special vaccines.

Meningic infection (according to ICD-10:A39.0), or meningococcal infection, is an acute infectious disease caused by various types of meningococcus (genus Neisseria) and characterized by local/generalized damage to the cranial nerves, cerebral vessels, and regional lymph nodes.

Meningococcal infection is one of the diseases with both high mortality and the possibility of epidemic spread in crowded conditions. Children aged 2 to 6 years and persons who do not have a developed immune defense to infection are most susceptible to the disease. Outbreaks usually have a distinct seasonal pattern - winter and spring periods. Epidemic and sporadic cases are recorded all year round, but mainly in the cold season. The peak of the epidemic is observed in October-December - January-February - the peak of the seasonal incidence of meningitis and meningoencephalitis.