Kumar R K
University of Tasmania, North-west Regional Hospital, PO Box 258, Burnie, Tasmania 7320, Australia.
Aust J Rural Health. 2000 Dec;8(6):318-21. doi: 10.1046/j.1440-1584.2000.00309.x.
Meningococcal infection is one of the very few severe bacterial infections, in this era, that still can kill a relatively healthy child within minutes. Fortunately, it is a relatively rare disease. Rural practitioners may see one affected child once every 2-3 years, but once seen they will never forget it. The present article gives some examples of case scenarios along with a brief overview of the problem, with emphasis on early diagnosis, prevention and possible future developments.
