A39.2Dagger codeAsterisk code

Acute meningococcaemia

Meningococcal infection

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GuidelinesMeningococcaemiaICD-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