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1990 Case DefinitionClinical descriptionMeningococcal disease presents most commonly as meningitis and/or meningococcemia that may progress rapidly to purpura fulminans, shock, and death. However, other manifestations may be observed. Laboratory criteria for diagnosis
Case classificationProbable: a positive antigen test in cerebrospinal fluid or clinical purpura fulminans in the absence of a positive blood culture Confirmed: a clinically compatible case that is culture confirmed CommentAntigen test results in urine or serum are unreliable for diagnosing meningococcal disease. See also: |
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