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Meningococcemia : Causes

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Causes could include:
  • Neisseria meningitidis

Causes Overview Articles

Meningococcemia
Meningococcemia is caused by a bacteria called Neisseria meningitidis. The bacteria frequently lives in a person's upper respiratory tract without causing visible signs of illness.
Source:ADAM
Date:September 28, 2008
Meningococcemia
Meningococcemia, a relatively uncommon infection, occurs most commonly in children and young adults. In susceptible people, it may cause a very severe illness that can produce death within hours.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine
Meningococcemia
Meningococcemia, a relatively uncommon infection, occurs most commonly in children and young adults. In susceptible people, it may cause a very severe.A close-up image of a person's hand with meningococcemia, caused by Neisseria meningitidis.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Children's Health
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