Clinically Suspected Invasive Meningococcal Disease Presenting With Purpura Fulminans-Like Rash, Septic Shock, Multiorgan Dysfunction, and Recovery From ARDS in a Previously Healthy Child.

Authors

Shatha Omar, Adil Alsweis, Amr Khaled, Noor Nabresi, Mosub Qatu, Yahya Qahwash, Mahfouth Jallad

Published in

Clinical case reports. Volume 14. Issue 7. Pages e73144. Epub Jul 10, 2026.

Abstract

Clinically suspected invasive meningococcal disease can deteriorate rapidly in previously well children. Prompt recognition of the petechial-purpuric rash with shock, early empirical antibiotics, and aggressive supportive pediatric intensive care are cornerstones of management as multiorgan dysfunction and Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome may occur, but they are reversible with appropriate care.

PMID:
42437105
Bibliographic data and abstract were imported from PubMed on 12 Jul 2026.

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