| Fulminant meningococcemia. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 6944045 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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A case of fulminant meningococcal septicemia is reported in which an acute gastroenteritis was the presenting symptom. Disseminated intravascular coagulation, profound hypotension and a haemorrhagic skin rash were the dominant clinical features. Successful treatment was directed towards the replacement of coagulation factors, treatment of the underlying infection and reversal of hypotension with the inotropic agent, dopamine. Corticosteroids were used in pharmacological doses, but heparin was not used. The pathogenesis of several abnormalities in this disease is briefly reviewed. |
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Authors:
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J H Kearsley; J Delohery; F J Croll |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Case Reports; Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Australian and New Zealand journal of medicine Volume: 11 ISSN: 0004-8291 ISO Abbreviation: Aust N Z J Med Publication Date: 1981 Apr |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 1981-10-14 Completed Date: 1981-10-14 Revised Date: 2006-11-15 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 1264322 Medline TA: Aust N Z J Med Country: AUSTRALIA |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 187-90 Citation Subset: IM |
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Descriptor/Qualifier:
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Adult Anti-Bacterial Agents / administration & dosage Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation / etiology Dopamine / administration & dosage Gastroenteritis / etiology Humans Hydrocortisone / therapeutic use Male Meningococcal Infections / diagnosis* Sepsis / diagnosis*, drug therapy, etiology |
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Reg. No./Substance:
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0/Anti-Bacterial Agents; 50-23-7/Hydrocortisone |
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