Meningococcal meningitis complicated by septic shock, myocarditis and purpura fulminans
Meningococcal disease is a rapidly progressive, life-threatening infection caused by Neisseria meningitidis. Typical presentations include meningitis, septicaemia, or a combination of the two. Rarely, it can be complicated by purpura fulminans and myocarditis, contributing to increased morbidity an...
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| Main Authors: | H. M. U. A. S. Perera, N. M. Perera, S. A. P. K. Siriwardhana |
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Sri Lanka College of Internal Medicine
2025-08-01
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| Series: | Asian Journal of Internal Medicine |
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| Online Access: | https://account.ajim.sljol.info/index.php/sljo-j-ajim/article/view/305 |
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