Meningococcemia
Alternate Names : Meningococcal Bacteremia or Bacterial in the Blood, Meningococcal Blood Poisoning, Meningococcal Septicemia
Meningococcemia Treatment
Patients are often admitted to the intensive care unit of the hospital. Intensive monitoring and treatment are needed.
Supportive measures for shock include: Medications include intravenous (IV) antibiotics to eliminate the infection, and high doses of corticosteroids for shock (must be given early). Clotting factors or platelet replacement may be needed if bleeding disorders develop.
Other treatments: - Wound care for thrombosed areas of skin
- Respiratory isolation for first 24 hours, to avoid spread to other patients
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