Large erythematous patch as the presenting manifestation of meningococcemia
Weiss, P.J.; Frum, D.K.; Kennedy, C.A.
Cutis 50(6): 417-418
1992
ISSN/ISBN: 0011-4162 PMID: 1486792 Document Number: 391464
Meningococcemia commonly presents with a petechial rash and a transient macular or papular rash is sometimes present. This report describes a patient with meningococcemia who presented with an atypical erythematous patch over the right hemithorax, petechial rash, and a normal platelet count. The patient was treated with broad-spectrum antibiotics and his condition rapidly improved. He was discharged showing complete resolution of his rash with no neurologic sequelae.