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Waterhouse - Friderichsen Syndrome
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This is a type of meningitis which occurs in children and young adults. This is where a bleed occurs into adrenal glands (responsible for regulating the stress response) caused by fulminant meningococcemia. The symptoms comprise of a systemic (whole body) bacterial infection, low blood pressure which leads onto shock, the body then begins a process called DIC (disseminated intravascular coagulation) where the blood begins to clot together throughout the body with widespread purpura ( the skin becomes blotchy) as bleeding occurs under the skin.It is a medical emergency and requires prompt treatment.
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Please Note: The information provided here should not be used for diagnosis or treatment of any medical condition. A medical practitioner should always be consulted for diagnosis and treatment of all medical conditions.
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