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†Symptoms of Meningococcemia Symptoms of Both **Symptoms of Meningitis
Pale or mottled skin, purplish rash
Limb, joint & muscle pain
Breathing fast & breathless
Unusually cold hands & feet
Very sleepy & vacant
Vomiting
Confused & delirious
High fever
Sensitivity to bright light
Stiff neck
Severe headaches
Seizures
Spinal cord
Severe headache &stiff neck signal infection**
Meninges
Purplish rash is a telltale symptom†
Brain
Meningitis(Spinal cord/brain infection)
Meningococcal DiseaseTwo Most Common Manifestations & Their Symptoms*
Courtesy of the National Meningitis Associationnmaus.org
Bacteria in bloodstream
Bacteria in spinal cord &brain membranes
Meningococcemia(Blood infection)
Bacteria enters through the nose & throat
*Symptoms can vary and may come on suddenly and/or severely. Please contact your health care provider with questions.
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