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Chronic meningococcal disease
I D Jennens1, M O'Reilley, A P Yung
1Fairfield Infectious Diseases Hospital, Vic.
The Medical Journal of Australia
|November 5, 1990
Summary
Chronic meningococcal septicaemia, a rare Neisseria meningitidis infection, presents with fever, rash, and arthritis. Early penicillin treatment is recommended for undiagnosed cases mimicking vasculitis.
Area of Science:
- Infectious Diseases
- Rheumatology
- Clinical Microbiology
Background:
- Chronic meningococcal septicaemia is a rare manifestation of Neisseria meningitidis infection.
- Clinical presentation includes fever, rash, and arthritis, mimicking other conditions like vasculitis or gonococcal arthritis.
- Diagnosis is challenging due to negative blood cultures despite prolonged symptoms.