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Meningococcemia (Meningococcal Disease)

Medically reviewed by Dr. Otari Nergadze, Neurosurgeon | Updated: January 2026
  • Facts
  • What Is
    • What is meningococcemia?
    • Where can people find more information on meningococcemia?
  • Causes/Types
    • What causes meningococcemia?
  • Risk/Complications
    • What are risk factors for meningococcemia?
  • Symptoms and Signs
    • What are symptoms and signs of meningococcemia?
  • Diagnosis
    • How do health care professionals diagnose meningococcemia?
  • Treatment
    • What is the treatment for meningococcemia?
  • Doctor Specialists
    • What types of doctors treat meningococcemia or meningococcal disease?
  • Curable
    • What is the prognosis of meningococcemia?
  • Vaccine
    • Is it possible to prevent meningococcemia or meningococcal disease?

Meningococcemia facts

Picture of Meningococcemia
This photo depicts purple necrotic lesions on the legs of a person who has meningococcemia.

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