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Large erythematous patch as the presenting manifestation of meningococcemia
P J Weiss1, D K Frum, C A Kennedy
1Department of Internal Medicine, Naval Hospital, San Diego, California 92134-5000.
Cutis
|December 1, 1992
Abstract:
Meningococcemia commonly presents with a petechial rash and a transient macular or papular rash is sometimes present. This report describes a patient with meningococcemia who presented with an atypical erythematous patch over the right hemithorax, petechial rash, and a normal platelet count. The patient was treated with broad-spectrum antibiotics and his condition rapidly improved. He was discharged showing complete resolution of his rash with no neurologic sequelae.