Meningoccal septicaemia

Meningoccal septacemia is a form of blood poisoning [ cite web |title= Meningococcal |publisher= Meningitis Research Foundation |date= 2008-01-25 |url= http://www.meningitis.org/disease-info/types-causes/meningoccal-disease |accessdate= 2008-01-28] . It is caused by the release of toxins into the blood that break down the walls of blood vessels. A rash can develop under the skin due to blood leakage that may leave red or brownish pin prick spots [cite web |title= Meningococcal septacemia in college students |publisher= Essortment |date= 2002 |url= http://ncnc.essortment.com/meningitissepti_ride.htm |accessdate= 2008-01-29] .

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External links

* [http://www.meningitis.org/disease-info/types-causes/meningoccal-disease Meningitis Research Foundation, Disease information, Meningococcal]
* [http://ncnc.essortment.com/meningitissepti_ride.htm Essortment, Meningococcal septicaemia in college students]