What Is Meningococcemia?
10. Treatment
Meningococcemia is a very serious condition, so treatment must begin as soon as the condition is diagnosed. Being diagnosed with the disease will typically mean that the patient will need to be hospitalized. Here, the patient may be put on an intravenous drip, and they are also likely to be administered anti-biotics intravenously.
Depending on which symptoms and complications the patient has, further treatment may be needed. For example, platelet replacement therapy may be required in patients that have blood clotting disorders. Medication may also be needed to help regulate blood pressure, and many patients will also be given oxygen to help them breathe better.
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