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Diagnosing and managing invasive meningococcal disease in children

01 May 2013

Emergency Nurse

Art & Science

In developed countries, invasive meningococcal disease (IMD) is a leading infectious cause of death among children. In the UK, Neisseria meningitidis serogroup B is...

Petechial rash in children: a clinical dilemma

11 May 2016

Emergency Nurse

Art & Science

Children with a petechial rash commonly present to emergency departments. The rash can be associated with serious illnesses, such as invasive meningococcal disease...

Meningococcal disease: diagnosis and prevention

01 March 2013

Primary Health Care

CPD

Meningococcal disease is a global problem responsible for significant morbidity and mortality particularly in sub-Saharan Africa. Advances in immunisation have made...