Meningococcal meningitis
Meningococcal meningitis is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs.
Category: General
Drugs labeled for Meningococcal meningitis
1 medication ingredients list an association with meningococcal meningitis in current FDA labeling.
Symptoms associated with Meningococcal meningitis
The following symptoms have been associated with Meningococcal meningitis in medical literature. Not everyone experiences the same symptoms.
Drowsiness
Abnormal feeling of sleepiness or difficulty staying awake....
Fever
Body temperature elevated above the normal range....
Headache
Cephalgia, or pain sensed in various parts of the head, not confined to the area of distribution of any nerve....
Hearing impairment
A decreased magnitude of the sensory perception of sound....
Hypotension
Low Blood Pressure, vascular hypotension....
Paresthesia
Abnormal sensations such as tingling, pricking, or numbness of the skin with no apparent physical cause....
Projectile vomiting
Vomiting that ejects the gastric contents with great force....
Reduced consciousness
Abnormally diminished level of attention, responsiveness, or wakefulness....
Seizure
A seizure is an intermittent abnormality of nervous system physiology characterized by a transient occurrence ...
Skin rash
A red eruption of the skin....
Tests used to investigate Meningococcal meningitis
Healthcare providers may order these tests when evaluating Meningococcal meningitis. Test selection is a clinical decision made by a qualified professional.
CBC with Differential
Measures red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets to help evaluate overall health and detect disorder...
Comprehensive Metabolic Panel (CMP)
Measures 14 substances in the blood to assess kidney and liver function, electrolyte balance, and blood sugar ...
Urinalysis
Examines urine content to help detect urinary tract infections, kidney disease, and diabetes....
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Meningococcal meningitis?
Meningococcal meningitis is a health condition described in medical literature. Meningococcal meningitis is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs.
What are the symptoms of Meningococcal meningitis?
Meningococcal meningitis is associated with 10 symptoms in the medical literature we index, including Drowsiness, Fever, Headache, Hearing impairment, Hypotension, Paresthesia. Symptoms vary widely between individuals.
How is Meningococcal meningitis diagnosed or investigated?
A healthcare provider may use a combination of medical history, physical examination, and tests. Common tests associated with Meningococcal meningitis include CBC with Differential, Comprehensive Metabolic Panel (CMP), Urinalysis. This information is educational, not a diagnosis.
Is SymptomDatabase.com diagnosing me?
No. SymptomDatabase.com does not provide diagnosis. If you are concerned you may have Meningococcal meningitis, please discuss your symptoms with a qualified healthcare provider.