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Chronic meningococcemia in a vertically HIV-infected adolescent.
Rita S B Cardona1, Fabiana Bononi do Carmo1, Suenia Vasconcelos Beltrão1
1Pediatric Infectious Disease Clinical Care Center of Federal University of São Paulo, Pedro de Toledo Street 924/928 Vila Clementino, Zip Code 04039-002, São Paulo, SP, Brazil.
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|May 22, 2020
Summary
Chronic meningococcemia, a rare fever and skin rash illness, can affect anyone. This case highlights its occurrence in an adolescent with HIV, emphasizing diagnostic challenges.
Area of Science:
- Infectious Diseases
- Bacteriology
- Pediatrics
Background:
- Chronic meningococcemia is a rare clinical presentation of *Neisseria meningitidis* infection.
- It is characterized by prolonged fever, joint pain, and skin manifestations, distinct from acute meningitis.
- This condition can affect both immunocompetent and immunocompromised individuals.
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