Peer Reviewed
Emergency medicine
Headache, rash and the fear of deadly meningococcal sepsis
Abstract
Recent media cover, especially criticism of meningococcaemia management, has again raised awareness of meningococcal septicaemia.
Key Points
- Whether in your general practice or the local hospital’s emergency department where you work regular shifts, let alone in your private life, you fear the presenting symptoms of headache and rash.