Meningococcal septicaemia reported in an immunocompetent adult: A Case Report

• Published in: Sri Lankan journal of infectious diseases Vol. 10; no. 2; pp. 150 - 154
• Main Authors: Puthra, S., Selladurai, P., Chandrasiri, N. S., Sugathapala, A. G. H.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Sri Lankan Society for Microbiology 29.10.2020
• Subjects: neisseria meningitidis, meningitis, septicaemia, purpura

Meningococcal meningitis is caused by the Gram negative diplococcus, Neisseria meningitidis. It is characterized by nonspecific symptoms of fever and constitutional symptoms followed by septic shock   and meningitis.  The characteristic rash is usually not seen in the early course of the illness whi...