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Meningococcemia

Meningococcemia

A medical illustration displaying the anterior view of the upper body and the mechanism of meningococcemia. Meningococcemia occurs when the bacteria enters the body through the nose or throat and enters the bloodstream. Signs of meningococcemia include decreased blood pressure, decreased level of consciousness or coma, multi-system organ involvement, hypothermia, tachypnea, shock, decreased perfusion to the brain, and brain swelling.