"Our results show that fever and petechial rashes are still essential warning signs associated with higher rates of sepsis and meningitis than in other febrile children."—Kohlmaier et al., Acta ...

Q. My child has developed a rash. What might have caused it? A. Childhood rashes are common, and the list of possible causes is long. They range from contact irritation (such as a diaper rash) to ...

What are the clinical manifestations of meningococcal meningitis? Patients usually present with flu-like symptoms: fever, sore throat, myalgias, arthralgias, and general malaise. These signs and ...

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