Meningococcal Septicaemia: Investigations

Key points

• Meningococcal septicaemia is a frightening condition for patients, parents and doctors. It is associated with a high morbidity and mortality unless treated early - meningococcal disease is the leading infectious cause of death in…
• 15% - meningitis
• 25% - septicaemia
• 60% - a combination of meningitis and septicaemia Investigations
• blood cultures