How does bacteria cause purpuric rash in someone with meningococcal septicaemia?
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A rapidly evolving petechial or purpuric rash is a sign of very severe disease. About 60% of children withmeningococcal disease have a rashwhen seen by their GP5. ... If a typical non-blanching rash is absent in a feverish or ill child, it is important to look for early signs of sepsis and signs of meningitis.
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A rapidly evolving petechial orpurpuric rash is a sign of very severe disease. About 60% of children with meningococcal disease have a rash when seen by their GP5. ... The NICE Meningitis (bacterial) andmeningococcal septicaemiaguideline1 identifies recognising shock as one of the key priorities for implementation.
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