Meningococcaemia

ICD-10 code:  A39.2/A39.4 DESCRIPTION Palpable bleeding into skin caused by N. meningitides and is associated with rapid spread. This is a medical emergency and can be fatal. See:  Infective/Infectious Diseases: Sepsis Standard Treatment Guidelines And Essential Medicines List For South Africa, Hospital Level, Paediatrics, 2023 Edition Chapter 5: Dermatology,  5.4. Purpura,&nb