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Meningococcal disease on the rise in the US

Deb Balzer, Mayo Clinic News Network on

Published in Health & Fitness

• Headache

• Stiff neck

• Nausea and/or vomiting

• Sensitivity to light

• Confusion

Bloodstream infection symptoms:

• Fever

• Chills

• Fatigue

 

• Vomiting

• Cold extremities

• Severe body aches

• Late-stage purple rash

Seek medical attention if you or a family member develop symptoms.

The disease can be difficult to diagnose. If suspected, a blood sample or cerebrospinal fluid sample will be taken and sent to a laboratory, such as Mayo Clinic Laboratories, for testing.

Treatment may include antibiotics and support for any complications.


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