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What is Meningococcemia?

Meningococcemia is an acute and potentially life-threatening infection of the bloodstream that commonly leads to vasculitis (inflammation of the blood vessels).

See also: Septicemia

Alternative Names:

Meningococcal septicemia; Meningococcal blood poisoning; Meningococcal bacteremia

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- Apr 29, 2008
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- Apr 22, 2008
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- Jul 06, 2010
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- Dec 29, 2008
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- Aug 27, 2011
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- Jun 17, 2009
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